Prevalent

Meaning

widespread; existing very commonly; generally occurring

widespread or commonly occurring

Example Sentences

Smoking is still prevalent among teenagers despite health warnings.

Flu is prevalent during the winter season.

Synonyms

widespread, common, frequent, extensive, rampant, prevailing

Entry 1

widespread, common, frequent, extensive

Entry 2

widespread, common, frequent, rampant, prevailing

Antonyms

rare, uncommon, infrequent, isolated, unusual

Entry 1

rare, uncommon, infrequent, isolated

Entry 2

rare, uncommon, unusual

Collocations

prevalent disease, prevalent opinion, prevalent practice, prevalent belief, prevalent trend

Entry 1

prevalent disease, prevalent opinion, prevalent practice

Entry 2

prevalent belief, prevalent practice, prevalent trend, prevalent disease