Definitions

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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The court was told Ali's village in the Darfur region has been destroyed and he has no idea whether his family in Sudan is still alive.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

These early animals looked very different from anything alive today.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Don’t miss: Micron’s stock bounces back in a big way: ‘The memory trade is alive and well’

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

But if those who still believe in this country, its founding and its greatness work to keep those things alive, then Jefferson, Adams and Wood will still live, too.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Elisha turned out to be richer dead than he’d ever been while alive.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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