alive

[əˈlaɪv]

alive Definition

• 1. living, not dead
• 2. full of energy and enthusiasm
• 3. existing or active

Using alive: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "alive" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The bird is still alive.

• Example

  I feel more alive when I exercise.

• Example

  The company is still alive and doing well.

alive Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for alive

• living
• breathing
• surviving
• animated
• vital

Antonyms for alive

• lifeless
• inanimate
• dead

Phrases with alive

• come alive

  become exciting or interesting

  Example

  The party really came alive when the music started playing.

• keep someone/something alive

  prevent someone or something from dying or being forgotten

  Example

  The doctors worked hard to keep the patient alive.

• stay alive

  remain alive or survive

  Example

  The hiker had to find food and water to stay alive in the wilderness.

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Summary: alive in Brief

'Alive' [əˈlaɪv] means living, not dead. It can also describe someone or something that is full of energy and enthusiasm, or existing and active. Examples include 'The bird is still alive,' 'I feel more alive when I exercise,' and 'The company is still alive and doing well.' Phrases like 'come alive' and 'keep someone/something alive' add depth to the meaning of 'alive.'