alive to

ADJECTIVE

conscious

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attentive aware certain cognizant informed keen mindful responsive sensible sure vigilant watchful

WEAK

able to recognize acquainted aesthetic apperceptive apprised assured au courant conversant discerning hep to in on in right mind knowing noticing noting observing on to perceiving percipient recognizing remarking seeing sensitive to sentient supraliminal understanding wise to with it witting

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careless heedless ignorant inattentive unaware uncertain unconfident uninformed unsure

WEAK

indifferent unconscious unintentional unresponsive unstudied

ADJECTIVE

mindful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apprehensive careful cautious cognizant conscious conversant knowledgeable observant respectful solicitous vigilant wary watchful

WEAK

alert au courant be up on cagey chary conscientious heedful in the know know all the answers know ins and outs knowing observative observing on one's toes on the ball on the job on to plugged in regardful sensible thoughtful tuned-in with eyes peeled

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careless heedless ignorant inattentive incautious indifferent indiscreet negligent quiet rash thoughtless unafraid unaware uncareful uninformed unmindful unobservant unworried

WEAK

absent-minded

Example Sentences

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She was alive to folklore that told of fairies and elves and the lingering dead.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Pepe was the only one alive to the moment in there.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

"I've always avoided meeting the person if they are alive, to begin with at least," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

“It’s heartbreaking for her to see this, but thankfully, she’s alive to see it,” Parente said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

“Mary Willis, how I wish your ma was alive to see this miracle! You and Will come outside and look!”

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns