Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rahyf]
- /raɪf/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [rahyf]
- /raɪf/
Definitions of rifer word
- adjective rifer of common or frequent occurrence; prevalent; in widespread existence, activity, or use: Crime is rife in the slum areas of our cities. 1
- adjective rifer current in speech or report: Rumors are rife that the government is in financial difficulty. 1
- adjective rifer abundant, plentiful, or numerous. 1
- adjective rifer abounding (usually followed by with). 1
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Origin of rifer
First appearance:
before 1150 One of the 7% oldest English words
before 1150; Middle English; Old English rīfe; cognate with Middle Dutch rijf abundant, Old Norse rīfr
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Rifer
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
rifer popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.