How to Spell alive
alive
//əˈlaɪv//
alive - adjective
- Having life; living; not dead
- In a state of action; in force or operation; existent
- Busy with activity of many living beings; swarming; thronged; busy.
- Sprightly; lively; brisk.
Source: Free Dictionary
"As long as the plant is alive, he will continue to water it."
Usage examples
Alive means living or having life, the opposite of dead. You can also say something feels 'alive' when it's exciting or full of energy.
alive - thesaurus
Synonyms: alive and kicking, extant, vital, existing, ever, in the world, frisky, peppy, zestful, real
Antonyms: dead, prerecorded, recorded, blank, dummy, neutral, animated, broadcast
Common misspellings
alife, aliv, alive
Word family
alive, lively, liveliness
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