Meaning
Prevalent means widespread, commonly found, or generally accepted in a particular place or at a particular time. It describes something that exists or happens often.
Grammar and Usage
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Part of speech: Adjective
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Used to describe trends, diseases, beliefs, habits, or conditions that are common.
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Typical structures:
- "be prevalent in/among" → The custom is prevalent in rural areas.
- "prevalent trend/practice/belief"
Common Phrases
- prevalent belief – a belief held by many people
- prevalent practice – a habit or custom that is widely followed
- prevalent disease – a disease commonly occurring in a region
- prevalent culture – the dominant way of life in a society
Collocations
- prevalent opinion
- prevalent trend
- prevalent condition
- prevalent in society
- prevalent idea
Examples
- This kind of thinking is still prevalent among young people.
- Smoking was once prevalent in offices and restaurants.
- Poverty is prevalent in many rural areas.
- The disease is most prevalent in tropical countries.
- Online shopping has become prevalent in modern society.
- Corruption is prevalent in many parts of the world.
- This practice is not prevalent today.
Synonyms or Related
- Widespread
- Common
- Dominant
- Rampant
- Frequent
- Popular
