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a·live

alive

 
pronunciation:
laIv
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: When something has life, it is alive. If someone is breathing, that person is alive. Anything that is alive is not dead.
Everyone needs water, food, and air to stay alive.
synonyms:
live, living
antonyms:
dead
definition 2: When you feel alive, you feel full of energy.
My uncle likes dangerous sports. He says that skiing down a mountain makes him feel alive.
synonyms:
active, brisk, lively, vital
antonyms:
dead
similar words:
busy