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The Meaning of alive
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(a.) Having life, in opposition to dead; living; being in a state in which the organs perform their functions; as, an animal or a plant which is alive.
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(a.) In a state of action; in force or operation; unextinguished; unexpired; existent; as, to keep the fire alive; to keep the affections alive.
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(a.) Exhibiting the activity and motion of many living beings; swarming; thronged.
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(a.) Sprightly; lively; brisk.
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(a.) Having susceptibility; easily impressed; having lively feelings, as opposed to apathy; sensitive.
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(a.) Of all living (by way of emphasis).
Synonyms
active
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awake(p)
,
alert
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alive(p)
,
live
,
animated
,
live(a)
,
bouncy
,
springy
,
unrecorded
,
hot
,
lively
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resilient
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breathing
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quick
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brisk
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subsisting
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animate
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existent
,
living
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vivacious
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existing
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alive(predicate)
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liveborn
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viable
,
vital
Antonyms
insensitive
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incognizant
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extinct
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dull
,
unaware
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nonexistent
,
spiritless
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dead
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defunct
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lifeless
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deceased
,
dispirited
,
inanimate
Rhymes
archive
,
arrive
,
beehive
,
c5
,
chive
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clive
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clyve
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connive
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contrive
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deprive
,
derive
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dive
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dr
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drive
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five
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hive
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jive
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live
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m5
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nosedive
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overdrive
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revive
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shive
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shrive
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skive
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strive
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survive
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thrive
,
vive