Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rife
adjective
/raɪf/
Definition
widespread, abundant, or prevalent.
Examples
- The city was rife with crime during the summer months.
- Rumors of a merger were rife among the employees.
- The disease was reported to be rife in the region, causing great concern for health officials.
Meaning
The term ‘rife’ is used to describe something that is very common or widespread, often with a negative connotation.
Synonyms
- widespread
- prevalent
- ubiquitous
- common
- abundant
