What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
rampant
Example
Corruption is rampant in the government. [rampant: adjective]
Example
The spread of fake news is rampant on social media. [rampant: adjective]
epidemic
Example
The COVID-19 pandemic has become an epidemic in many countries. [epidemic: noun]
Example
There is an epidemic of obesity in the United States. [epidemic: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Epidemic is more commonly used in a medical or scientific context, while rampant is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between rampant and epidemic?
Both rampant and epidemic can be used in formal and informal contexts, but epidemic is more commonly used in a formal context due to its association with medical and scientific terminology.
