1
[ verb ] be larger in number, quantity, or importance

Examples

"Money reigns supreme here" "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood"

Used in print

(Ross E. McKinney and Howard Edde, "Aerated...)

Initially , the flagellated_protozoa predominated , but they soon gave_way to the free_swimming ciliated_protozoa .

2
[ verb ] appear very large or occupy a commanding position

Synonyms

loom tower hulk

Examples

"The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain" "Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall"

Related terms

rise giant

3
[ adjective ] having superior power and influence

Examples

"the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism"

Related terms

dominant

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