Definitions and Examples of alive, living
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having life; not dead or extinct.
Example
The baby bird was barely alive when we found it on the ground.
Having life; not dead or inanimate.
Example
The living room was decorated with plants and flowers.
Key Differences: alive vs living
- 1Alive refers to a person or organism that has not died and is currently existing.
- 2Living describes something that is currently alive, such as a plant or animal, or a place where people reside.
Effective Usage of alive, living
- 1Discuss Health: Use alive and living to describe a person's current state of being.
- 2Describe Nature: Use living to describe plants and animals in their natural habitats.
- 3Talk About Housing: Use living to describe a place where people reside, such as a house or apartment.
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Remember this!
The antonyms alive and living describe a person or organism that is not dead, but rather existing and functioning. Use these words to discuss health, describe nature, and talk about housing.
