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prevalent

[prev-uh-luhnt] / ˈprɛv ə lənt /
ADJECTIVE
accepted, widespread
Synonyms
STRONGEST
common commonplace everyday extensive frequent new normal popular prevailing rampant rife ubiquitous universal
WEAK
accustomed current customary established faddy general habitual in use latest latest word leading edge natural now ongoing regnant regular run-of-the-mill state-of-the-art stylish swinging trendy typic typical up-to-date usual with it wonted
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abnormal different exceptional infrequent irregular limited peculiar rare scarce uncommon unusual
WEAK
inferior isolated subservient
ADJECTIVE
governing, superior
Synonyms
STRONGEST
compelling dominant powerful predominant prevailing successful
WEAK
ascendant overbearing paramount predominate preponderant regnant ruling sovereign
Antonyms
STRONGEST
minor unimportant
WEAK
inferior isolated limited subservient uncommon

Usage

What are other ways to say prevalent? Something that is prevalent exists or is spread widely: a prevalent idea. That which is current is in general circulation or a matter of common knowledge or acceptance: current usage in English. That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion.

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