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Alive - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Alive means living, not dead, or full of energy. It describes organisms with life functions like growth and movement, or things that are active, lively, or vibrant.

alive

/əˈlaɪv/ /əˈlaɪv/

Definition:

Living, not dead; full of energy or activity.

Synonyms:

living, animate, vibrant, lively

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

dead, lifeless

Common Collocations:

alive and well, stay alive, come alive, keep alive

Derivatives:

aliveness, liveliness

Usage Tips:

Use "alive" to describe living things or energetic situations, not objects or abstract concepts.

Common Phrases:

alive and kicking, look alive!, the quick and the dead (contrast)

Etymology:

From Old English "on līfe," meaning "in life," combining "on" (in) and "līf" (life).

Examples:

  • 1. The flowers are still alive after the rain.
  • 2. She felt alive when dancing under the stars.
  • 3. The old tree is no longer alive but stands tall.
  • 4. Keep the plants alive by watering them daily.

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