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Meaning of Rife
The primary meaning of the word "Rife" is being widespread or common.
Definitions
- The word "Rife" is defined by Oxford Languages as being widespread or common, often in an unpleasant or unwanted way.
- * It can also describe something that is abundant or plentiful.
Etymology of Rife
The word "Rife" has its origins in Old English "rīf" meaning abundance or plenty, and is related to the Old Norse word "rífr" meaning abundant.
Historically, the word has been used to describe something that is widespread or common, often in a negative sense, such as disease or crime.
Example Uses
- Corruption is rife in the government, with many officials accused of bribery and embezzlement.
- * The disease is rife in the area, with many people falling ill.
- * The city is rife with crime, making it a dangerous place to live.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
rare
uncommon
scarce
infrequent
unusual
exceptional
unique
isolated
limited
restricted
sparse
few
minimal
negligible
insignificant
unheard of
unknown
non-existent
absent
lacking