Difference between Rife and Prevalent

What is the difference between Rife and Prevalent?

Rife as an adjective is widespread, common (especially of unpleasant or harmful things). while Prevalent as an adjective is widespread, preferred method

Rife

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Widespread, common (especially of unpleasant or harmful things). Abounding; present in large numbers, plentiful.

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: Plentifully, abundantly.

Prevalent

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: widespread, preferred methodsuperior, dominant

We hope you now know whether to use Rife or Prevalent in your sentence.

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