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Alive /əˈlaɪv/

The meaning and definition of Alive, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective
  1. Having life; living; not dead
    “As long as the plant is alive, he will continue to water it.”
  2. In a state of action; in force or operation; existent
    “to keep the affections alive”
adjective
  1. (only used attributively) Having life; that is alive.
    “The post office will not ship live animals.”
  2. Being in existence; actual
    “He is a live example of the consequences of excessive drinking.”
Synonyms alive and kicking extant vital existing ever in the world
Antonyms dead prerecorded recorded blank dummy neutral

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