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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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Despite their fears, his parents still hope to see Masie Nchama again -- a fighter he is said to have relieved at the front has confirmed he is still alive.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Singer Shreya Ghosal recalled growing up "listening to her, learning from her, and being in awe of her effortless versatility", adding that she made "every note feel alive, every emotion feel personal".

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Not to get too philosophical, but everything alive is degenerating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Rock is indeed alive and well at Coachella, especially as the fans kept singing “Seven Nation Army” after White and his band had left the stage and the set was over.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Now, with luck, the dawn would find both him and Jonn alive.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda