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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-lahyv too]
- /əˈlaɪv tu/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-lahyv too]
- /əˈlaɪv tu/
Definitions of alive to words
- noun alive to fully aware of; perceiving 3
- adjective alive to having life; living; existing; not dead or lifeless. 1
- adjective alive to living (used for emphasis): the proudest man alive. 1
- adjective alive to in a state of action; in force or operation; active: to keep hope alive. 1
- adjective alive to full of energy and spirit; lively: Grandmother's more alive than most of her contemporaries. 1
- adjective alive to having the quality of life; vivid; vibrant: The room was alive with color. 1
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Origin of alive to
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English; Old English on līfe in life; see a-1
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Parts of speech for Alive to
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
alive to popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% 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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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for alive to
adj alive to
- sensible — having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
- watchful — vigilant or alert; closely observant: The sentry remained watchful throughout the night.
- sure — free from doubt as to the reliability, character, action, etc., of something: to be sure of one's data.
- mindful — attentive, aware, or careful (usually followed by of): mindful of one's responsibilities.
- certain — If you are certain about something, you firmly believe it is true and have no doubt about it. If you are not certain about something, you do not have definite knowledge about it.
Antonyms for alive to
adj alive to
- indiscreet — not discreet; lacking prudence, good judgment, or circumspection: an indiscreet remark.
- inattentive — not attentive; negligent.
- negligent — guilty of or characterized by neglect, as of duty: negligent officials.
- uncertain — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
- unsure — not certain or confident: He arrived at the party unsure of his welcome.
See also
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