Prevail

Pronunciation: /prɪˈveɪl/

Definitions of prevail

verb to prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or current

Example Sentences

A1 In fairy tales, good always prevails over evil.

A2 Despite the bad weather, the team prevailed and won the game.

B1 After a long legal battle, justice finally prevailed.

B2 The company's innovative ideas prevailed in the competitive market.

C1 Despite the challenges, her determination and hard work prevailed in the end.

C2 His leadership skills prevailed during the crisis, earning him the respect of his colleagues.

Examples of prevail in a Sentence

formal Despite the challenges, justice will prevail in the end.

informal Don't worry, I'm sure your team will prevail in the competition.

slang I know you've been through a lot, but you'll prevail, trust me.

figurative In the battle between good and evil, good always prevails in the end.

Grammatical Forms of prevail

• past tense: prevailed
• plural: prevails
• comparative: more prevailing
• superlative: most prevailing
• present tense: prevails
• future tense: will prevail
• perfect tense: has prevailed
• continuous tense: is prevailing
• singular: prevails
• positive degree: prevail
• infinitive: to prevail
• gerund: prevailing
• participle: prevailing

Origin and Evolution of prevail

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'prevail' originated from the Latin word 'praevalere' which means 'to have greater strength'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'prevail' has evolved to not only mean having greater strength or power, but also to be widespread, dominant, or successful in a particular situation.