Definitions
- Describing a trend or pattern that is currently dominant or widespread. - Referring to an opinion or belief that is widely accepted or influential. - Talking about a condition or situation that exists at a particular time and place.
- Referring to something that is liked or enjoyed by many people. - Describing a person or thing that is well-liked or admired by many. - Talking about a trend or fad that is currently in vogue or fashionable.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is currently happening or existing.
- 2Both can refer to trends or patterns that are dominant or widespread.
- 3Both can be used to describe opinions or beliefs that are widely accepted or influential.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Prevailing refers to what is happening or existing in a particular time and place, while popular can refer to something that is liked or enjoyed by many people in general.
- 2Intensity: Popular implies a high degree of liking or enjoyment, while prevailing does not necessarily imply a positive or negative sentiment.
- 3Subjectivity: Popular is more subjective and dependent on personal preferences, while prevailing is more objective and based on observable trends or patterns.
- 4Usage: Prevailing is more commonly used in formal or technical contexts, while popular is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 5Connotation: Prevailing can have a neutral or even negative connotation, while popular generally has a positive connotation.
Remember this!
Prevailing and popular are both words that describe something that is currently happening or existing. However, prevailing emphasizes what is dominant or widespread in a particular time and place, while popular emphasizes what is liked or enjoyed by many people in general. Prevailing is more commonly used in formal or technical contexts, while popular is more commonly used in everyday language.
