CEFR B1

prevalent

adjective

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: common, widespread, rife, ubiquitous

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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."

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