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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“Maracaibo was alive with eager strangers as every boat that landed there disgorged an army of oil workers,” Méndez wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

The Scotland win ensured they remain alive but England have no chance of winning this World Cup if they do not improve.

From BBC

Scotland's collapse 5-14 in 3.3 overs ultimately denied them the 30 runs that could have kept them alive in this tournament.

From BBC

They believe she is still alive and have indicated they would be willing to pay for her safe return.

From BBC

“I’m so grateful no one was killed, no other person was hurt. I’m so grateful to be alive. I could’ve died.”

From Los Angeles Times