Prevalent refers to something that is widespread or commonly found in a particular place or among a particular group at a specific time. It describes a condition, trend, or characteristic that is frequently observed or accepted in a particular area or situation. For example, a prevalent disease in a region means it is commonly occurring there, and a prevalent opinion or belief is one that many people share. In Indonesian, prevalent can be translated as umum or berkembang luas.
Synonyms:
- Widespread
- Common
- Pervasive
- Ubiquitous
- Frequent
- Widespread
- Popular
- Extensive
- General
- Routine
- Usual
- Mainstream
- Dominant
- Rampant
- Current
Sentences Using “Prevalent”:
- Prevalent social media usage has changed how people communicate across the world.
- The flu was especially prevalent this year, affecting many people in the community.
- Some prevalent misconceptions about the topic led to confusion among the students.
- In the 1990s, grunge music was prevalent among teenagers.
- Prevalent poverty in certain regions has sparked international relief efforts.
- The prevalent attitude among workers is one of optimism about the company’s future.
- Prevalent cultural practices often influence how people interact with one another.
- The prevalent use of smartphones has made communication more instant but also less personal.
- A prevalent issue in the town is the lack of affordable housing.
- The prevalent view in the scientific community was that climate change was not a major issue until recently.
Related Words:
- Widespread
- Common
- Pervasive
- Ubiquitous
- Frequent
- General
- Usual
- Extensive
- Dominant
- Rampant
- Mainstream
- Popular
- Accepted
- Routine
- Current
Phrasal Verbs Related to “Prevalent”:
- Catch on (to become prevalent or popular, as in a trend catching on)
- Pick up steam (to become more prevalent or widespread over time)
- Spread like wildfire (to become prevalent very quickly, especially rumors or ideas)
- Take off (to become very prevalent or popular, especially in reference to trends or ideas)
- Come to the fore (to become prevalent or the focus of attention)
- Go viral (to spread rapidly and become prevalent, especially on the internet)
- Take hold (to become widespread or accepted within a group or society)
- Catch fire (to gain widespread attention or become prevalent)
- Rise to prominence (to become more prevalent or widely recognized over time)
- Break through (to become prevalent or widely accepted after overcoming resistance or barriers)
Idiomatic Expressions Related to “Prevalent”:
- In the air (something prevalent or noticeable that everyone seems to be talking about or feeling)
- In the spotlight (something that has become prevalent or the focus of attention)
- On the rise (something that is becoming more prevalent or growing in importance)
- A growing trend (something that is becoming more prevalent over time)
- All the rage (something that is currently very popular or prevalent)
- Go mainstream (to become widely accepted or prevalent within the general public)
- The norm (something that is commonly prevalent or standard in a particular context)
- Run of the mill (something common or prevalent in everyday life)
- Hit the mainstream (to become prevalent and accepted by the majority)
- Catch the wave (to take advantage of a current, prevalent trend or movement)
