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alive

alive

Meaning of alive

living

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British English/əˈlaɪv/
American English/əˈlaɪv/
Russian transcription[ʐɨˈvoj]
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alive with Russian translation

alive usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

После мороза большинство кустов всё ещё были живыми.

After the frost, most shrubs were still alive.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Проверьте, что семена живые, прежде чем сажать.

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.

aliveживой
messбеспорядок
dustпыль
stainпятно
trashмусор
toolинструмент
sinkраковина

alive synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between alive / live / thriving / flourishing / vigorous / healthy

🇬🇧English
alive

Literal: existing, not dead.

A2Very Often

The plant is still alive after the frost.

Растение всё ещё живое после заморозков.

🇬🇧English

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

A2Very Often

We bought a live fern for the office.

Мы купили живой папоротник для офиса.

🇬🇧English

Growing or developing vigorously; doing well.

B1Often

The garden is thriving after the rainy spring.

Сад процветает после дождливой весны.

🇬🇧English

Developing rapidly and successfully; flourishing.

B2Often

Roses are flourishing in this well-tended garden.

Розы процветают в этом ухоженном саду.

🇬🇧English

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

B2Often

The plant shows vigorous new shoots.

Растение даёт энергичные новые побеги.

🇬🇧English

Free from illness or disease; in good condition.

A2Very Often

The tree looks healthy after pruning.

Дерево выглядит здоровым после обрезки.

🇬🇧English

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

B1Often

The garden is vibrant with flowers in summer.

Сад полон красок летом.

V
🇬🇧English
viable

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

B2Often

The seed is viable and should germinate next spring.

Семя жизнеспособно и должно взойти следующей весной.

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How to pronounce alive and what this word means

alive translation: живой. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce alive

/əˈlaɪv/

alive translation

живой

alive examples

After the frost, most shrubs were still alive.

alive transcription

/əˈlaɪv/, /əˈlaɪv/

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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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