prevailed

pre·vailed
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/pɹɪˈveɪld/

A form of prevail — To be superior in strength, dominance, influence, or frequency; to have or gain the advantage over others; to have the upper hand; to outnumber others.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of prevail
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APA

prevailed. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prevailed

MLA

“prevailed.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prevailed. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “prevailed,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prevailed.

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