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Meaning of the word prevalent in English

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prevalent

US /ˈprev.əl.ənt/
UK /ˈprev.əl.ənt/

Adjective

1.

widespread in a particular area or at a particular time.

Example:
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the social ills prevalent in society today
Synonym:
widespreadprevailingfrequentusualcommongeneraluniversalpervasiveextensiveubiquitousordinaryendemicrampantriferecognizedestablishedacceptedcurrentpopularfashionablein fashionin style
Synonym:
uncommonrare
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