⚠️rife

adjective
/raɪf/

Meaning

widespread or common, often in a negative sense

Example Sentences

Corruption was rife in the old government system.

Example Expressions

rife with

Synonyms

widespread, prevalent, common, rampant, abundant

Antonyms

rare, scarce, uncommon

Collocations

rife with problems, rife in society, rife corruption

Related Vocabularies

Deserving praise or acknowledgment, though not necessarily outstanding.
exactly the same; not different in any way
fear; distress; anxiety; alarm
feeling exhausted; in need of sleep or rest
Living the life of a nomad; wandering without a permanent home.
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

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