ALIVE
/əˈlaɪv/
5 letters · 2 syllables · adjective
Definition of ALIVE
Having life; living; not dead
"As long as the plant is alive, he will continue to water it."
In a state of action; in force or operation; existent
"to keep the affections alive"
Busy with activity of many living beings; swarming; thronged; busy.
"Although quite dull during the day, the main street comes alive at night, with many bars and clubs opening."
(only used attributively) Having life; that is alive.
"The post office will not ship live animals."
Being in existence; actual
"He is a live example of the consequences of excessive drinking."
Having active properties; being energized.
Synonyms of ALIVE
Words with similar meaning
Examples of ALIVE in a Sentence
- "As long as the plant is alive, he will continue to water it."
- "to keep the affections alive"
- "Although quite dull during the day, the main street comes alive at night, with many bars and clubs opening."
- "The post office will not ship live animals."
Word Details
Is ALIVE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ALIVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ALIVE uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ALIVE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | l | i | v | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ALIVE
32 words from the letters in ALIVE
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How to Use ALIVE in Word Games
ALIVE is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, ALIVE is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ALIVE to find 32 additional valid words.