English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "he was alive" Mean?
Learn what "he was alive" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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English Phrases for Work
He was alive when I went to look for you.
This means the person was alive at the time the speaker went looking for someone.
From Faded Threads, Episode 3
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is giving an important timeline detail about when someone was still alive.
Usage Scenario
Use this in serious explanations about timing or events. It sounds factual and is often used in investigations or arguments.
Better ways to say it
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He was alive when I looked for you.
2
He was alive then.
3
He was alive at that time.
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