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1 iron
1. noun1) (( also adjective) (of) an element that is the most common metal, is very hard, and is widely used for making tools etc: Steel is made from iron; The ground is as hard as iron; iron railings; iron determination (= very strong determination).) σίδερο/σιδερένιος2) (a flat-bottomed instrument that is heated up and used for smoothing clothes etc: I've burnt a hole in my dress with the iron.) σίδερο3) (a type of golf-club.) μπαστούνι του γκολφ2. verb(to smooth (clothes etc) with an iron: This dress needs to be ironed; I've been ironing all afternoon.) σιδερώνω- ironing- irons
- ironing-board
- ironmonger
- ironmongery
- have several
- too many irons in the fire
- iron out
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2 Generally
adv.In common: P. and V. κοινῇ.For the most part: P. ὡς ἐπὶ πολύ, τὰ πολλά (Thuc. 1, 122).To speak generally, in general terms: P. ὡς ἐπὶ πᾶν εἰπεῖν.As is generally the case: P. οἷα... φιλεῖ γίγνεσθαι (Thuc. 7, 79).Generally and in detail: κατὰ πᾶν καὶ καθʼ ἕκαστον.Broadly, in outline: P. ἁπλῶς, οὐκ ἀκριβῶς, τύπῳ.On general grounds: P. and V. ἄλλως (Eur., I.A. 491).Customarily: P. and V. εἰωθότως, P. συνήθως.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Generally
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3 prevailing
1) (most frequent: The prevailing winds are from the west.) επικρατέστερος2) (common or widespread at the present time: the prevailing mood of discontent among young people.) κυρίαρχος,επικρατών,διαδεδομένος -
4 prevail
[pri'veil]1) ((with over or against) to win or succeed: With God's help we shall prevail over sin and wickedness; Truth must prevail in the end.) υπερισχύω2) (to be most usual or common: This mistaken belief still prevails in some parts of the country.) κυριαρχώ,επικρατώ•- prevalent
- prevalence
- prevail on
- upon
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