rife vs thick on the ground

rife

adj
  • Abounding; present in large numbers, plentiful. 

  • Full of (mostly unpleasant or harmful things). 

  • Widespread, common, prevalent, current (mainly of unpleasant or harmful things). 

adv
  • Plentifully, abundantly. 

thick on the ground

adj
  • Existing, or present, in large numbers or amounts. 

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