Definition
- (verb) 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. “Red colour prevails in the Canadian flag.”
- (verb) To be current, widespread or predominant; to have currency or prevalence. “In his day and age, such practices prevailed all over Europe.”
- (verb) To succeed in persuading or inducing. “I prevailed on him to wait.”
- (verb) To avail.
Word stats
- Prevail contains 7 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
- It uses 7 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 12.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Prevail mean?
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.
How many letters are in Prevail?
Prevail has 7 letters.
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