prevalent

Intermediate

/ˈprɛv.ə.lənt/

adjective
Widely existing or happening often

prevalent in a sentence

  • “Smartphones are prevalent among teenagers.”
  • “A custom that was once prevalent here.”
  • “Those teaching methods are still prevalent at some schools.”
  • “A fashion that is prevalent among teenagers.”

What does “prevalent” mean?

prevalent (adjective) means widely existing or happening often. It is pronounced /ˈprɛv.ə.lənt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "prevalent" mean?
prevalent (adjective) means: Widely existing or happening often
How do you pronounce "prevalent"?
"prevalent" is pronounced /ˈprɛv.ə.lənt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "prevalent" in a sentence?
Here is "prevalent" used in a sentence: Smartphones are prevalent among teenagers.

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