alive

[uh-lahyv] / əˈlaɪv /

ADJECTIVE

being animately existent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

awake conscious viable

STRONG

live

WEAK

animate breathing cognizant dynamic existing extant functioning growing knowing living mortal operative running subsisting vital working zoetic

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dead deceased

STRONG

inanimate lifeless

WEAK

unconscious

ADJECTIVE

being active, full of life

Synonyms

STRONGEST

awake eager ready rife

STRONG

animated

WEAK

abounding alert brisk bustling cheerful dynamic energetic lively overflowing quick replete sharp spirited sprightly spry stirring swarming teeming vigorous vital vivacious zestful

Antonyms

STRONGEST

unanimated

WEAK

dispirited dull lifeless morose sluggish spiritless

Example Sentences

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Early senolytic drugs such as dasatinib, quercetin, and fisetin were developed to destroy senescent cells by disrupting the survival pathways that keep them alive.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

"It was amazing. What a time to be alive - the whole community coming together to support Aston Villa," Boakye said.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Others call them “lucky” because they manage to remain alive.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Supporters had gathered outside Emirates Stadium and nearby pubs while rivals Manchester City played Bournemouth, needing a win to keep the title race alive.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

I couldn’t believe I was looking at the face of someone alive.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott

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