RIFE
Dictionary entry overview: What does rife mean? • RIFE (adjective)
The adjective RIFE has 2 senses:
1. encountered generally especially at the present time
2. excessively abundant
Familiarity information: RIFE used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• RIFE (adjective)
Meaning:
Encountered generally especially at the present time
Synonyms:
prevalent; rife; prevailing
Context examples:
the prevailing opinion was that a trade war could be averted / the most prevalent religion in our area / speculation concerning the books author was rife
Similar:
current (occurring in or belonging to the present time)
Meaning:
Excessively abundant
Synonyms:
overabundant; plethoric; rife
Similar:
abundant (present in great quantity)
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