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What does prevelent mean?

"Prevalent" means widespread or common. It refers to something that exists or happens frequently in a particular place or among a particular group of people.

Here are some examples:

* "Obesity is a prevalent problem in many developed countries." This means obesity is common in those countries.

* "The use of social media is prevalent among teenagers." This means teenagers frequently use social media.

* "The belief that the Earth is flat is still prevalent in some circles." This means the belief is still common in some groups.

Synonyms for prevalent:

* Common

* Widespread

* General

* Popular

* Dominant

* Predominant

* Rampant

Antonyms for prevalent:

* Rare

* Uncommon

* Infrequent

* Scarce

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