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alive

a·live

alive

 
pronunciation:
laIv
phrases:
alive to
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: having life; living.
She was happy to be alive after the accident.
synonyms:
animate, breathing, existent, live, living
antonyms:
dead, inanimate, lifeless
definition 2: animated; energetic.
I feel more alive after my first cup of coffee.
synonyms:
active, brisk, energetic, live, lively, living, robust, spirited, sprightly, vibrant, vigorous, vital, vivacious
antonyms:
dead, lethargic, lifeless, listless
similar words:
busy, dynamic, effervescent, frisky, spry
definition 3: in operation; active.
Is the game still alive, or have we lost?
synonyms:
active, animate, effective, energetic, engaged, living, operational, operative
antonyms:
finished, obsolete
similar words:
astir, stirring
definition 4: of all those living (used for emphasis).
She is the most beautiful woman alive!
similar words:
existent
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phrase: alive to