rife

[raɪf]

rife Definition

• 1. (especially of something undesirable or harmful) of common occurrence; widespread
• 2. full of or abounding in something specified

Using rife: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rife" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The city was rife with crime and corruption.

• Example

  The internet is rife with misinformation.

• Example

  The office was rife with rumors about layoffs.

• Example

  The country was rife with political unrest.

rife Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for rife

• prevalent
• widespread
• common
• pervasive
• ubiquitous

Antonyms for rife

• scarce
• rare
• infrequent

Phrases with rife

• rife with

  full of or abounding in something specified

  Example

  The book is rife with spelling errors.

• rife with possibilities

  full of opportunities or potential

  Example

  The new project is rife with possibilities for growth and development.

• rife with tension

  full of stress or unease

  Example

  The meeting was rife with tension as the two sides argued over the budget.

Origins of rife

from Old Norse 'rīfr', meaning 'abundant'

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Summary: rife in Brief

'Rife' [raɪf] is an adjective that describes something undesirable or harmful that is widespread or common, such as crime, corruption, or misinformation. It can also mean full of or abounding in something specified, like spelling errors or opportunities. Examples include 'The city was rife with crime and corruption' and 'The book is rife with spelling errors.'