alive (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /əˈlaɪv/

Definition

Living; not dead. It means having life.

Examples

• The small plant is still alive, even after a cold winter.

• We were so happy to see our lost dog was alive and well.

• Is the phone still alive? I need to make a call.

How to Use alive

alive and well (idiom)

Healthy and doing fine. — "My grandmother is 90 years old and still alive and well."

alive with (prepositional phrase)

Full of or covered with something moving or active. — "The forest floor was alive with tiny insects."

Synonyms of alive

Words with a similar meaning to alive:

• living
• breathing
• animate
• vigorous

Antonyms of alive

Words with the opposite meaning to alive:

• dead
• lifeless

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