be alive

Frequency: 9.5150.7 per million words

Used to describe the state of being, feeling, or seeming alive. Can refer to being literally alive, full of energy, or still in existence.

aliveVERB + alive

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Examples (10)

  • My grandmother is 98, but she is still very much alive.
  • After the crash, the first question was, 'Is the pilot alive?'
  • The vet confirmed that the stray cat was alive, just injured.
  • They thought the explorer was lost, but he was alive and well.
  • During the festival, the city is alive with music and laughter.
  • He's a person who is truly alive, always seeking new adventures.
  • As long as we keep fighting, hope is alive.
  • The debate was alive with passion and strong arguments.
  • Despite the digital age, the tradition of letter writing is still alive in some communities.
  • He was lucky to be alive after such a serious accident.