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How to pronounce rife in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms dominant, predominant, prevailing, prevalent
Type Words
Synonyms overabundant, plethoric

Examples of rife

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History is rife of examples of autocrats being replaced by even worse autocrats.
From the economist.com
The tyranny of the adjective-laden simile is rife in contemporary English prose.
From the guardian.co.uk
In the past year it has been rife with infighting and high-profile resignations.
From the sacbee.com
Rumours have been rife that this is what he is planning to do to cling to power.
From the economist.com
Rumours are rife that the amount on offer might total $30 billion, or even more.
From the economist.com
Either postcard robbery is rife in Corfu, or the survey is wide of the postmark.
From the independent.co.uk
Unlike Iowa, Krummhoern is a coastal region rife with tourists on the North Sea.
From the desmoinesregister.com
It's rife with meaningful ruminations on loss, regret and relationship conflict.
From the denverpost.com
This culture of amateurism is rife and explains why the UK is so badly governed.
From the guardian.co.uk
More examples
  • Prevailing: most frequent or common; "prevailing winds"
  • Overabundant: excessively abundant
  • RIFE is a full-stack open source Java web application framework with tools and APIs to implement most common web features. Each of its toolkits is usable by itself and together they offer integrated features that aim to boost productivity. ...
  • Rife is a live album by Foetus Corruptus released in 1988. It is a official bootleg, initially released by J. G. Thirlwell with no record label credit. This album was released in three formats: a 2LP set on black vinyl, a 2LP picture disc set, and a CD. ...
  • Widespread, common (especially of unpleasant or harmful things); Plentifully, abundantly