alive

/əˈlaɪv/adj
Elementary
1

Having life; living; not dead.

2

In a state of action; in force or operation; existent.

3

Busy with activity of many living beings; swarming; thronged; busy.

4

Carrying electrical current; energized.

5

Aware of; sensitive to.

6

Sprightly; lively; brisk.

7

Susceptible, sensitive; easy to impress; having keen feelings, as opposed to apathy.

8

Out of all living creatures.

9

Synonym of live.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing