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prevails

verb
Saypri-VAYLZ/pɹɪˈveɪlz/

1 meaning of prevails

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  1. 1
    verb
    Third-person singular simple present of prevail. Use this form after he, she, it, or a single thing.

    In the end, common sense usually prevails.

    When two plans clash, the stronger one prevails.

    Note

prevails is a form of prevail

prevail, verb: To be stronger or have more power than others. Full entry

Forms
prevailprevails he/she/itprevailing -ing formprevailed past tense, past participle
Spelling
prevail → prevails: add -s
Sound
The ending sounds like /z/.

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