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alive and kicking

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /əˈlaɪv ænd kɪk/
    • /əˈlaɪv ənd kɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /əˈlaɪv ænd kɪk/

Definitions of alive and kicking words

  • phrase alive and kicking If you say that someone or something is alive and kicking, you are emphasizing not only that they continue to survive, but also that they are very active. 3
  • noun alive and kicking (of a person) active and in good health 3
  • adjective alive and kicking in good health 1
  • adjective alive and kicking (Idiomatic) Healthy; vital; in good health, particularly in opposition to unfavorable circumstances. 0
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Parts of speech for Alive and kicking

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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alive and kicking popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for alive and kicking

adj alive and kicking

  • trim — to put into a neat or orderly condition by clipping, paring, pruning, etc.: to trim a hedge.
  • sound — The, a strait between SW Sweden and Zealand, connecting the Kattegat and the Baltic. 87 miles (140 km) long; 3–30 miles (5–48 km) wide.
  • right — in accordance with what is good, proper, or just: right conduct.
  • fit — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
  • well — in a good or satisfactory manner: Business is going well.
All 56 Synonyms of alive and kicking

Antonyms for alive and kicking

adj alive and kicking

  • inappropriate — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
  • unsuitable — not suitable; inappropriate; unfitting; unbecoming.
  • unsuited — appropriate: She is suited to such a job.
  • skinny — very lean or thin; emaciated: a skinny little kitten.
  • unfit — not fit; not adapted or suited; unsuitable: He was unfit for his office.
All 40 Antonyms of alive and kicking

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