alive
alive
adj \ə-ˈlīv\Definition of ALIVE
1
: having life : not dead or inanimate
2
a : still in existence, force, or operation : active <kept hope alive> b : still active in competition with a chance of victory <must win to stay alive in the playoffs>
3
: knowing or realizing the existence of : sensitive <alive to the danger>
4
: marked by alertness, energy, or briskness <his face came alive at the mention of food>
5
: marked by much life, animation, or activity : swarming <streets alive with traffic>
6
—used as an intensive following the noun <the proudest boy alive>
— alive·ness noun
See Examples of ALIVE
- It feels great to be alive.
- The patient was barely alive.
- The sheriff was ordered to find the killer and bring him back alive.
- He managed to stay alive for a week without any food.
- The patient is being kept alive by artificial means.
- an old tradition that is still alive
- We need to keep hope alive.
- The team needs to win tonight in order to stay alive in the play-offs.
- I love to sail because it makes me feel so alive.
Origin of ALIVE
Middle English, from Old English on life, from on + līf life
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to ALIVE
Related Words: active, animated, dynamic, lively, thriving, vibrant, vigorous, vital, vivacious; current, existent, existing, extant, going, prevailing, surviving; resurrected
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