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alive

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈlaɪv/

alive means: Living, rather than dead.

adjective

LIVINGA2

Living, rather than dead.

  • The fish is still alive.
  • They found him alive after three days.
  • Are your grandparents both alive?

Similar words: living

Opposites: dead

Common phrases: still alive, stay alive, keep someone alive

FULL OF ENERGYB2

Full of energy, excitement, or activity.

  • I feel alive when I dance.
  • The town came alive after sunset.
  • Her face looked alive with excitement.

How to use it: alive with something (The streets were alive with music.)

Similar words: lively, energetic, animated

Opposites: lifeless

Common phrases: feel alive, come alive, alive with excitement

STILL ACTIVEB2

Continuing to exist, work, or have an effect.

  • Their hope was still alive.
  • The festival keeps old traditions alive.
  • That debate remains alive despite the new law.

Similar words: active, ongoing

Common phrases: keep hope alive, remain alive, alive and well

Questions about alive

What does alive mean?

Living, rather than dead.

What is alive in other languages?

Türkçe: hayatta · Español: vivo · Français: vivant · Deutsch: lebendig · Italiano: vivo · 日本語: 生きている

How do you pronounce alive?

It is pronounced /əˈlaɪv/.

How do you use alive in a sentence?

The fish is still alive. They found him alive after three days.

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