Definitions

rife

[rahyf] / raɪf /

ADJECTIVE

overflowing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abundant alive plentiful popular prevalent rampant replete

WEAK

abounding common current epidemic extensive frequent general many multitudinous numerous pandemic prevailing profuse raging regnant ruling swarming teeming thronged ubiquitous universal widespread

Antonyms

STRONGEST

limited scarce uncommon

WEAK

low

Example Sentences

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The early days were rife with failure and the operation hemorrhaged money.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Unemployment is rife, healthcare struggling and the aid that once provided the basics for millions has dwindled to a fraction of what it once was.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

There is also some managerial uncertainty at City, with speculation rife that boss Pep Guardiola could decide to step down this summer.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Mention markets is a category rife with sucker bets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

I don’t know yet, I am rife with unknowns, part of the hunt is to make the not-known known.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi

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