prevalent (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈprɛvələnt/

Definition

Commonly encountered; widespread or frequent in a particular area or at a particular time.

Examples

• The use of smartphones has become prevalent among all age groups.

• Certain fashion trends are prevalent in one decade and disappear in the next.

• A strong sense of community is prevalent in this small town.

How to Use prevalent

prevalent in (prepositional phrase)

Common or widespread within a specific place or group. — "Handheld gaming devices are prevalent in many schoolyards."

prevalent among (prepositional phrase)

Common or widespread within a particular group of people. — "The disease was prevalent among the soldiers during the war."

Synonyms of prevalent

Words with a similar meaning to prevalent:

• common
• widespread
• rife
• ubiquitous

Antonyms of prevalent

Words with the opposite meaning to prevalent:

• rare
• uncommon
• scarce

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