--- title: P — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 56 description: The 1498 words of the English dictionary under P, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/page/56/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / P # P — The English dictionary · page 56 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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*Everyday, meaning 1:* Pushing on something firmly, like pressing a button or pressing down on a cut.[↗](../../pressing/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Making something flat or smooth by pushing on it, like pressing flowers or ironing clothes.[↗](../../pressing/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* As an adjective, pressing means urgent: something that needs to be done now.[↗](../../pressing/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Asking someone strongly and again and again: pressing him for an answer.[↗](../../pressing/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* Pressing can also mean attacking hard in a fight, so that the other side is forced back.[↗](../../pressing/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She is pressing the button for the lift.[↗](../../pressing/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Keep pressing on the cut with a clean cloth.[↗](../../pressing/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We are pressing flowers inside a big book.[↗](../../pressing/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Stop pressing so hard with your pencil.[↗](../../pressing/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The most pressing job is to find the lost dog.[↗](../../pressing/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He kept pressing me to tell him the secret.[↗](../../pressing/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad is pressing his shirt with the iron.[↗](../../pressing/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The tired walkers kept pressing on up the hill.[↗](../../pressing/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · I'm in such pressing need of money just now.[↗](../../pressing/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **pressure** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Pressure is how hard something pushes on a surface: press on a cut to stop the bleeding.[↗](../../pressure/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Air pressure and water pressure are the pushing force of air or water.[↗](../../pressure/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Pressure is also the feeling of being pushed to do something or to do well: pressure from friends, pressure before a test.[↗](../../pressure/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To pressure someone means to try hard to make them do something.[↗](../../pressure/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Press on the cut to put pressure on it and stop the bleeding.[↗](../../pressure/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Air pressure is lower at the top of a mountain.[↗](../../pressure/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Your ears may pop because of the pressure on a plane.[↗](../../pressure/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She felt a lot of pressure before the spelling test.[↗](../../pressure/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't let anyone pressure you into doing something dangerous.[↗](../../pressure/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Check the tyre pressure before a long bike ride.[↗](../../pressure/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Water pressure gets stronger the deeper you dive.[↗](../../pressure/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The nurse measured Grandma's blood pressure.[↗](../../pressure/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · I knew him directly by the pressure of his hand."[↗](../../pressure/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Behold, my terror shall not make thee afraid, neither shall my pressure be heavy upon thee.[↗](../../pressure/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.33.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../pressure/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **pressurise** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (UK, Ireland, Australia) To try to make someone do something by pushing or persuading them hard; to pressure.[↗](../../pressurise/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To keep the air pressure inside an aeroplane, spacesuit or container at a set level, usually higher than outside.[↗](../../pressurise/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Don't let anyone pressurise you into doing something unsafe.[↗](../../pressurise/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The older kids pressurised him to skip school.[↗](../../pressurise/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Aeroplane cabins are pressurised.[↗](../../pressurise/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The can is pressurised, so never put it in a fire.[↗](../../pressurise/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Astronauts' suits are pressurised.[↗](../../pressurise/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · I felt pressurised to agree with everyone.[↗](../../pressurise/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **presto** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Presto means suddenly and as if by magic, with something happening at once.[↗](../../presto/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In music presto means very fast.[↗](../../presto/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He took the bag and, presto! was gone.[↗](../../presto/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Hey, presto\![↗](../../presto/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") The dog came with eyes as big as saucers.[↗](../../presto/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The magician waved his hand, and presto, the rabbit was gone.[↗](../../presto/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **presumably** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* As you would guess or expect; probably.[↗](../../presumably/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Presumably the bus will be late in this snow.[↗](../../presumably/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The Rabbit was presumably late again.[↗](../../presumably/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Presumably you've done your homework?[↗](../../presumably/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The door was open, presumably left by the cat.[↗](../../presumably/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The tracks were presumably made by a fox.[↗](../../presumably/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Presumably they will come after lunch.[↗](../../presumably/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · "Mr Samber" was presumably one Robert Samber of New Inn, who translated other tales from the French, for Edmond Curl the bookseller, about this time.[↗](../../presumably/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Presumably, the anatomy of slaughtered livestock would have been fairly familiar to many writers and readers of the time, while blessedly few indeed would have had first-hand knowledge of human innards.\][↗](../../presumably/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") Like what did He make them?[↗](../../presumably/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (A city) \[strife\].[↗](../../presumably/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../presumably/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **presume** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To think something is true without being sure, because it seems likely.[↗](../../presume/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (law) To treat something as true until it is proved wrong: «innocent until proved guilty».[↗](../../presume/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (formal) To be bold or rude enough to do something you have no right to do: «Don't presume to tell me what to do.».[↗](../../presume/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* presume on/upon To take unfair advantage of someone's kindness.[↗](../../presume/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I presume you're hungry after the long walk.[↗](../../presume/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The sailors were presumed lost at sea, but they came home.[↗](../../presume/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · In court, everyone is presumed innocent until proved guilty.[↗](../../presume/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't presume to boss me around\![↗](../../presume/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We presumed the shop was open, but it was shut.[↗](../../presume/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · "You're the new girl, I presume?" said the teacher.[↗](../../presume/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · She never presumed on her friends' kindness.[↗](../../presume/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · We presume this from the interest, which came to twenty dollars.[↗](../../presume/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · But they presumed to go up to the top of the mountain; nevertheless the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and Moses, departed not out of the camp.[↗](../../presume/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.14.44, JPS 1917)[↗](../../presume/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Then spoke the king Ahasuerus and said unto Esther the queen: 'Who is he, and where is he, that durst presume in his heart to do so?'[↗](../../presume/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings EST.7.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../presume/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **presumption** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Something you believe is true without proof: «the presumption that he was at home».[↗](../../presumption/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (law) An idea a court treats as true until proved otherwise: «the presumption of innocence».[↗](../../presumption/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Rude, too-confident behaviour, doing something you have no right to do: «What presumption, to sit in the head's chair!».[↗](../../presumption/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Our plan was based on the presumption that it would not rain.[↗](../../presumption/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · In court there is a presumption of innocence.[↗](../../presumption/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The presumption that all spiders are dangerous is wrong.[↗](../../presumption/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She acted on the presumption that her friend had the tickets.[↗](../../presumption/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · His presumption in reading my diary made me cross.[↗](../../presumption/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · That was a reasonable presumption, but it turned out false.[↗](../../presumption/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Scientists test presumptions with experiments.[↗](../../presumption/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · ‘Oh!’ he implored, ‘pardon my presumption; necessity alone drove me to the deed.[↗](../../presumption/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **presumptuous** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Presumptuous means too bold, acting as if you have more right or skill than you have, and so rude or cheeky.[↗](../../presumptuous/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* It was presumptuous of the boy to speak to the king.[↗](../../presumptuous/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Her presumptuous talk made everyone cross.[↗](../../presumptuous/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The quill-pig was presumptuous to say he knew all the wolves.[↗](../../presumptuous/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · So I spoke unto you, and ye hearkened not; but ye rebelled against the commandment of the LORD, and were presumptuous, and went up into the hill-country.[↗](../../presumptuous/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.1.43, JPS 1917)[↗](../../presumptuous/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Keep back Thy servant also from presumptuous sins, that they may not have dominion over me; then shall I be faultless, and I shall be clear from great transgression.[↗](../../presumptuous/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.19.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../presumptuous/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") **presumptuously** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* In a too-bold way, without any right.[↗](../../presumptuously/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* And all the people shall hear, and fear, and do no more presumptuously.[↗](../../presumptuously/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.17.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../presumptuously/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · And if a man come presumptuously upon his neighbour, to slay him with guile; thou shalt take him from Mine altar, that he may die.[↗](../../presumptuously/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.21.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../presumptuously/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · But the prophet, that shall speak a word presumptuously in My name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or that shall speak in the name of other gods, that same prophet shall die.'[↗](../../presumptuously/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.18.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../presumptuously/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **presumptuousness** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* Boldness that goes too far; pride.[↗](../../presumptuousness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I know thy presumptuousness, and the naughtiness of thy heart; for thou art come down that thou mightest see the battle.'[↗](../../presumptuousness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1SA.17.28, JPS 1917)[↗](../../presumptuousness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") **presuppose** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) To take something for granted as true before you start: «The plan presupposes that everyone will help.».[↗](../../presuppose/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) To need something to be true or to exist first: «Reading presupposes knowing the letters.».[↗](../../presuppose/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The question «Who broke the vase?» presupposes that somebody broke it.[↗](../../presuppose/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Long division presupposes that you know your times tables.[↗](../../presuppose/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · His plan presupposes that the bus will be on time.[↗](../../presuppose/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The story presupposes that dragons can talk.[↗](../../presuppose/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Good teamwork presupposes trust.[↗](../../presuppose/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't presuppose the answer before you check the facts.[↗](../../presuppose/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **pretence** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Pretence is acting as if something is true when it is not, for example pretending to be asleep or happy.[↗](../../pretence/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A pretence can be a false reason given to hide the real one, as in "under the pretence of helping".[↗](../../pretence/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* "Make no pretence" means not even trying to look as if you are something.[↗](../../pretence/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Her smile was just a pretence; inside she was sad.[↗](../../pretence/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He kept up the pretence of being ill to miss the test.[↗](../../pretence/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The scammer got into the house under the pretence of checking the meter.[↗](../../pretence/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Let's drop the pretence and tell the truth.[↗](../../pretence/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Their game of pretence turned the sofa into a pirate ship.[↗](../../pretence/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He made no pretence of liking broccoli.[↗](../../pretence/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Getting money under false pretences is a crime.[↗](../../pretence/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · So, under pretence of visiting some small islands that belonged to his father, he set out.[↗](../../pretence/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **pretend** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To act as if something is true when it is not, for fun or to trick someone.[↗](../../pretend/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To play a make-believe game: «Let's pretend we're pirates».[↗](../../pretend/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Adjective (informal): not real, make-believe: a pretend shop.[↗](../../pretend/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Let's pretend we're astronauts.[↗](../../pretend/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The wolf pretended to be Grandma.[↗](../../pretend/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He pretended to be asleep.[↗](../../pretend/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We played with pretend money in our shop.[↗](../../pretend/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't pretend you didn't see it.[↗](../../pretend/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Someone online might pretend to be a child — be careful.[↗](../../pretend/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · She pretended not to hear.[↗](../../pretend/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Possums pretend to be dead when they're scared.[↗](../../pretend/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Then she pretended to be asleep again.[↗](../../pretend/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · I do not pretend to be able to solve this difficult question.[↗](../../pretend/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../pretend/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **pretending** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Pretending means acting as if something is true when it is not, often in a game: pretending to be a dragon.[↗](../../pretending/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Pretending can also mean trying to trick people by acting falsely: pretending to be ill.[↗](../../pretending/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We are pretending to be pirates.[↗](../../pretending/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He was pretending to be asleep.[↗](../../pretending/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She is pretending that the box is a car.[↗](../../pretending/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Stop pretending you did not see me\![↗](../../pretending/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The cat is pretending not to care.[↗](../../pretending/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · People online may be pretending to be kids.[↗](../../pretending/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · I was pretending to be brave, but I was scared.[↗](../../pretending/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Pretending games help you use your imagination.[↗](../../pretending/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · “He-he-he!” exclaimed Iktomi, pretending disappointment that his friend had fallen.[↗](../../pretending/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **pretense** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A pretense is a false show, where someone acts as if something is true when it is not.[↗](../../pretense/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He came to the king on the pretense of being a servant.[↗](../../pretense/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Under the pretense of buying the hare, the man stole it.[↗](../../pretense/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The cat made a pretense of being asleep.[↗](../../pretense/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **pretension** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A pretension is a claim to be or to have something, often one that is not really true.[↗](../../pretension/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A pretension is a show of being grand or important.[↗](../../pretension/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She made pretensions to be a princess.[↗](../../pretension/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The lord had pretensions about his wealth.[↗](../../pretension/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Ignore her pretensions; she is only a servant.[↗](../../pretension/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **pretext** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A false reason given to hide the real reason for doing something: «He called on the pretext of borrowing sugar, but really he wanted to see the puppy.».[↗](../../pretext/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An excuse used to start something, like a fight or a war.[↗](../../pretext/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She went to the kitchen on the pretext of getting water, but really she wanted biscuits.[↗](../../pretext/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The invaders used a small border fight as a pretext for war.[↗](../../pretext/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The scammer phoned on the pretext of checking the bank account.[↗](../../pretext/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · He made up a pretext to leave the party early.[↗](../../pretext/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Asking for directions was just a pretext to start talking.[↗](../../pretext/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Never give your password, whatever pretext someone gives.[↗](../../pretext/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Then he leaves the room, under the pretext of giving an order, and Nikita takes his place.[↗](../../pretext/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **prettily** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* In a way that looks nice to the eye; in a neat, charming way.[↗](../../prettily/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") Also, in a polite, well-mannered way when speaking or thanking someone.[↗](../../prettily/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The cake was iced prettily with pink flowers.[↗](../../prettily/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She thanked the guest prettily.[↗](../../prettily/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The room was decorated prettily for the party.[↗](../../prettily/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **pretty** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (adjective) Nice to look at; attractive in a gentle way: «a pretty dress».[↗](../../pretty/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (adverb) Fairly, quite, rather: «pretty good», «pretty cold».[↗](../../pretty/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (adverb, informal) Very nearly: «pretty much the same».[↗](../../pretty/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* What a pretty garden\![↗](../../pretty/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She wore a pretty blue dress.[↗](../../pretty/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The test was pretty easy.[↗](../../pretty/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · I'm pretty sure it's going to rain.[↗](../../pretty/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · It's pretty cold outside, so wear a coat.[↗](../../pretty/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The two drawings are pretty much the same.[↗](../../pretty/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The village is prettiest in spring.[↗](../../pretty/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · She was pretty and delicate indeed.[↗](../../pretty/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **pretzel** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A baked snack made from dough twisted into a loose knot shape, usually salty; it can be hard and crunchy or big and soft.[↗](../../pretzel/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal) Something bent or twisted into a strange shape: «He twisted himself into a pretzel».[↗](../../pretzel/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I had a salty pretzel at the fair.[↗](../../pretzel/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · There are 36 pretzels shared between 4 friends.[↗](../../pretzel/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A soft pretzel costs $2.[↗](../../pretzel/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The yoga pose made me feel like a pretzel.[↗](../../pretzel/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Pretzels come from Germany.[↗](../../pretzel/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The rope was tied like a pretzel.[↗](../../pretzel/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad bought a bag of pretzel sticks for the trip.[↗](../../pretzel/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **prevail** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To win or be stronger in the end after a struggle.[↗](../../prevail/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To be common or usual in a place or time.[↗](../../prevail/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* prevail on/upon (formal) To persuade someone to do something.[↗](../../prevail/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* In the end, good prevailed over evil.[↗](../../prevail/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The prevailing wind in Ireland blows from the west.[↗](../../prevail/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Calm prevailed after the storm.[↗](../../prevail/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Our team prevailed after extra time.[↗](../../prevail/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She prevailed on her dad to let her keep the kitten.[↗](../../prevail/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Fairness must prevail in every game.[↗](../../prevail/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Sunny weather prevailed for the whole holiday.[↗](../../prevail/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · "You cannot prevail against me," said Death.[↗](../../prevail/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Fifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail; and the mountains were covered.[↗](../../prevail/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.7.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../prevail/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And the waters prevailed upon the earth a hundred and fifty days.[↗](../../prevail/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.7.24, JPS 1917)[↗](../../prevail/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And the waters prevailed, and increased greatly upon the earth; and the ark went upon the face of the waters.[↗](../../prevail/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.7.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../prevail/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Nevertheless the king's word prevailed against Joab.[↗](../../prevail/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 1CH.21.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../prevail/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · And Solomon went to Hamath-zobah, and prevailed against it.[↗](../../prevail/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 2CH.8.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../prevail/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · Thou art the LORD our God; let not man prevail against Thee.'[↗](../../prevail/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 2CH.14.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../prevail/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/) … [55](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/page/55/) **56** [57](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/page/57/) … [77](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/page/77/) - ← previous: [page 55](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/page/55/) - next →: [page 57](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/page/57/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)