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Rife Definition & Meaning

rife
adjective
  1. most frequent or common; "prevailing winds"
  2. excessively abundant

"Rife" in song lyrics

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  • "guerin rife"
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  • "royal raymond rife"
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  • "dr. royal rife"
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Frequently asked questions

What does rife mean?
most frequent or common; "prevailing winds" excessively abundant
What part of speech is rife?
Rife is an adjective.
How many definitions does rife have?
Rife has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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