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alive

живой

Meaning of alive

living

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EN-UK/əˈlaɪv/
EN-US/əˈlaɪv/
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alive usage examples

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

After the frost, most shrubs were still alive.

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

Check that the seeds are alive before you plant them.

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alive belongs to the topic "Garden and Plants". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

alivelebendig
messUnordnung
trashMüll
toolWerkzeug
sinkWaschbecken
wipeabwischen
turn oneinschalten

alive synonyms

Related words worth learning together

live
Adjective: having life now; also used for events (live concert).
thriving
Growing or developing vigorously; doing well.
flourishing
Developing rapidly and successfully; flourishing.
vigorous
Strong, healthy, and full of energy; often describes growth or activity.
healthy
Free from illness or disease; in good condition.
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🇬🇧en

Adjective: having life now; also used for events (live concert).

A2Very Often

We bought a live fern for the office.

🇬🇧en

Growing or developing vigorously; doing well.

B1Often

The garden is thriving after the rainy spring.

🇬🇧en

Developing rapidly and successfully; flourishing.

B2Often

Roses are flourishing in this well-tended garden.

🇬🇧en

Strong, healthy, and full of energy; often describes growth or activity.

B2Often

The plant shows vigorous new shoots.

🇬🇧en

Free from illness or disease; in good condition.

A2Very Often

The tree looks healthy after pruning.

🇬🇧en

Full of energy and enthusiasm; also bright in colour or atmosphere.

B1Often

The garden is vibrant with flowers in summer.

V
🇬🇧en
viable

Capable of working, growing, or surviving; often used technically.

B2Often

The seed is viable and should germinate next spring.

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alive meaning: what does it mean?

living

alive pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

alive is pronounced as /əˈlaɪv/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

alive definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

After the frost, most shrubs were still alive. Translation: После мороза большинство кустов всё ещё были живыми.

Is alive part of Garden and plants vocabulary?

Yes, alive (живой) can be learned in the Garden and plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is alive part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, alive (живой) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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