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10 Synonyms and Antonyms for "Alive"

10 Synonyms and Antonyms for "Alive"

"Alive" means living, existing, or vibrant with energy.

1. Living
   • Context: Refers to being alive as opposed to dead, biological sense.
   • Example Sentence: The living organisms in the pond thrived.
   • IPA: /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
   • Hindi Meaning: जीवित (jīvit)
   • Details: Straightforward, focuses on life.
2. Vibrant
   • Context: Suggests being full of life, energy, or color.
   • Example Sentence: The vibrant festival filled the streets with joy.
   • IPA: /ˈvaɪbrənt/
   • Hindi Meaning: जीवंत (jīvant)
   • Details: Often figurative, implies vitality.
3. Animated
   • Context: Indicates being lively or spirited.
   • Example Sentence: Her animated conversation kept everyone engaged.
   • IPA: /ˈænɪmeɪtɪd/
   • Hindi Meaning: सजीव (sajīv)
   • Details: Suggests movement or enthusiasm.
4. Active
   • Context: Describes being energetic or operational.
   • Example Sentence: He’s still active and alive at 90 years old.
   • IPA: /ˈæktɪv/
   • Hindi Meaning: सक्रिय (sakriya)
   • Details: Ties life to action.
5. Vital
   • Context: Suggests essential life or energy.
   • Example Sentence: The vital spark in her eyes showed she was alive.
   • IPA: /ˈvaɪtl/
   • Hindi Meaning: महत्वपूर्ण (mahatvapūrṇ) or जीवनीय (jīvaniya)
   • Details: Can mean "crucial" or "lively."
6. Lively
   • Context: Indicates being full of energy or spirit.
   • Example Sentence: The lively music made the room feel alive.
   • IPA: /ˈlaɪvli/
   • Hindi Meaning: चटपटा (chaṭpaṭā) or जीवंत (jīvant)
   • Details: Informal, cheerful tone.
7. Breathing
   • Context: Literally alive by respiration, often poetic.
   • Example Sentence: As long as I’m breathing, I’ll keep fighting.
   • IPA: /ˈbriːðɪŋ/
   • Hindi Meaning: साँस लेता हुआ (sāṅs letā huā)
   • Details: Emphasizes the act of living.
8. Thriving
   • Context: Suggests flourishing or prospering in life.
   • Example Sentence: The plants are thriving, truly alive this spring.
   • IPA: /ˈθraɪvɪŋ/
   • Hindi Meaning: फलता-फूलता (phaltā-phūltā)
   • Details: Implies growth and health.
9. Energetic
   • Context: Describes being full of vigor or life force.
   • Example Sentence: The energetic puppy proved it was very much alive.
   • IPA: /ˌɛnərˈdʒɛtɪk/
   • Hindi Meaning: ऊर्जावान (ūrjāvān)
   • Details: Focuses on dynamism.
10. Awake
    • Context: Means conscious or alert, tied to being alive.
    • Example Sentence: He’s awake and alive after the long surgery.
    • IPA: /əˈweɪk/
    • Hindi Meaning: जागृत (jāgrit)
    • Details: Can be literal or metaphorical.

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10 Antonyms for "Alive"

Antonyms represent the opposite of "alive," meaning dead, lifeless, or inactive.

1. Dead
   • Context: Indicates the absence of life.
   • Example Sentence: The dead tree stood barren in the field.
   • IPA: /dɛd/
   • Hindi Meaning: मृत (mṛt)
   • Details: Direct opposite, biological or figurative.
2. Lifeless
   • Context: Suggests lacking vitality or animation.
   • Example Sentence: The lifeless room felt cold and empty.
   • IPA: /ˈlaɪflɪs/
   • Hindi Meaning: निर्जन (nirjan)
   • Details: Can apply to objects or beings.
3. Inactive
   • Context: Describes a lack of activity or energy.
   • Example Sentence: The inactive volcano seemed far from alive.
   • IPA: /ɪnˈæktɪv/
   • Hindi Meaning: निष्क्रिय (nishkriya)
   • Details: Suggests dormancy.
4. Dull
   • Context: Indicates a lack of liveliness or excitement.
   • Example Sentence: His dull speech made the crowd feel less alive.
   • IPA: /dʌl/
   • Hindi Meaning: नीरस (nīras)
   • Details: Often figurative, lack of spark.
5. Deceased
   • Context: Formal term for being dead.
   • Example Sentence: The deceased was mourned by the whole village.
   • IPA: /dɪˈsiːst/
   • Hindi Meaning: मृतक (mṛtak)
   • Details: Polite or legal term.
6. Inanimate
   • Context: Refers to things without life, not living beings.
   • Example Sentence: The inanimate statue stood silently.
   • IPA: /ɪnˈænɪmət/
   • Hindi Meaning: निर्जीव (nirjīv)
   • Details: Scientific or philosophical use.
7. Stagnant
   • Context: Suggests lack of movement or life.
   • Example Sentence: The stagnant water was far from alive.
   • IPA: /ˈstæɡnənt/
   • Hindi Meaning: स्थिर (sthir)
   • Details: Implies decay or stillness.
8. Extinct
   • Context: Means no longer alive or existing (species or phenomena).
   • Example Sentence: Dinosaurs have been extinct for millions of years.
   • IPA: /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/
   • Hindi Meaning: विलुप्त (vilupt)
   • Details: Permanent end of life.
9. Motionless
   • Context: Indicates lack of movement, often tied to lifelessness.
   • Example Sentence: The motionless figure looked barely alive.
   • IPA: /ˈmoʊʃnlɪs/
   • Hindi Meaning: गतिहीन (gatihīn)
   • Details: Can be temporary or permanent.
10. Gone
    • Context: Euphemism for dead or no longer present.
    • Example Sentence: She’s gone now, no longer alive among us.
    • IPA: /ɡɒn/
    • Hindi Meaning: चला गया (chalā gayā)
    • Details: Softens the idea of death.