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rife

[raɪf]

rife Definition

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

Phrases with rife

  • 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.

  • 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.'