rife

UK
/raɪf/
US
/raɪf/

Translations

rifeadjective
rifer
Comp.
rifest
Super.
UK
/raɪf/
US
/raɪf/
Corruption is rife in the government.
Коррупция распространённая в правительстве.
The area is rife with rumors.
Этот район изобилующий слухами.
rifeadverb
UK
/raɪf/
US
/raɪf/
Archaic or dialect usage meaning 'commonly; frequently; in large numbers'

Definitions

rifeadjective
Of common occurrence; widespread, especially of something undesirable or harmful.
The city was rife with rumors about the mayor's resignation.
Abundant or plentiful; existing in large quantity.
Wildflowers are rife along the valley in spring.
Full of; filled with (usually followed by “with”).
The report was rife with technical inaccuracies.
rifeadverb
Commonly or frequently; in great numbers or degree (archaic).
Rumours ran rife through the garrison during the long winter.