Difference between Existent and Alive

Existent

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: existing; having life or being, current; occurring now

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a being or entity that exists independently

Alive

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Having life, in opposition to dead; living; being in a state in which the organs perform their functions; as, an animal or a plant which is alive.In a state of action; in force or operation; unextinguished; unexpired; existentExhibiting the activity and motion of many living beings; swarming; thronged.Sprightly; lively; brisk.Having susceptibility; easily impressed; having lively feelings, as opposed to apathy; sensitive.As intensifier, of all living.

Example sentence: Journalism will kill you, but it will keep you alive while you're at it.