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We need him alive

🇬🇧 UK //wi niːd hɪm əˈlaɪv// 🇺🇸 US //wi nid hɪm əˈlaɪv//

Meaning of We need him alive

We want him to continue living or remain in a state of life.

In simple words: We want him to stay living.

We need him alive in a sentence

• We need him alive to testify in court.
• The doctors assured us that they would do everything to keep him alive.
• In the rescue operation, our top priority was to bring him back alive.
• We need him alive for the mission to succeed.
• The team's goal is to keep him alive until help arrives.

How to use We need him alive

Used to express the desire for someone's survival. Common in both spoken and written English but may sound dramatic in some contexts. Avoid using it casually.

Grammar pattern

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Memory hint

Think of an important situation where someone's life is at stake; 'keep him alive' feels emergency-like.

Related words

Collocations with We need him alive

• bring back alive
• keep alive
• need to survive
• stay alive
• to remain alive

Synonyms for We need him alive

• survive
• stay living
• remain alive
• continue living
• live on

Common mistakes with We need him alive

• Confusing 'alive' with 'live' in contexts about being living.
• Omitting 'him' or 'alive', resulting in unclear sentences.
• Using inappropriately casual language in serious contexts.

Frequently asked questions about We need him alive

What does We need him alive mean?

We want him to stay living.

What is the definition of We need him alive?

We want him to continue living or remain in a state of life.

How do you use We need him alive in a sentence?

We need him alive to testify in court.

Can you give another example of We need him alive?

The doctors assured us that they would do everything to keep him alive.

What are synonyms for We need him alive?

Common alternatives include survive, stay living, remain alive, continue living, live on.

What words go with We need him alive?

It commonly pairs with bring back alive, keep alive, need to survive, stay alive, to remain alive.

What are common mistakes when using We need him alive?

Confusing 'alive' with 'live' in contexts about being living. Omitting 'him' or 'alive', resulting in unclear sentences. Using inappropriately casual language in serious contexts.

How do you pronounce We need him alive?

US: //wi nid hɪm əˈlaɪv//, UK: //wi niːd hɪm əˈlaɪv//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use We need him alive?

Used to express the desire for someone's survival. Common in both spoken and written English but may sound dramatic in some contexts. Avoid using it casually.