Alive: meaning, definitions and examples

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alive

 

[ ษ™หˆlaษชv ]

Adjective / Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

Having life; living; not dead.

Synonyms

existing, living, surviving

Examples of usage

  • He was still alive after the accident.
  • She could feel the warmth of his hand and knew he was alive.
Context #2 | Adjective

active

Full of energy and vigor; lively.

Synonyms

energetic, lively, vibrant

Examples of usage

  • The party was alive with music and dancing.
  • The city comes alive at night with neon lights and bustling streets.
Context #3 | Adverb

alert

In a state of alertness or lively activity.

Synonyms

actively, alertly, vividly

Examples of usage

  • The crowd was alive with anticipation as the performer took the stage.
  • The detective's instincts were alive as he scanned the room for clues.

Translations

Translations of the word "alive" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅ€เคตเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช lebendig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hidup

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะธะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผywy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็”Ÿใใฆใ„ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vivant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vivo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท canlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ด์•„์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆดป็€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lifandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ั€ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒแƒชแƒฎแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ canlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vivo

Etymology

The word 'alive' originated from the Middle English word 'on live' which meant 'in living'. It has been in use since the 14th century. The concept of being alive has been a fundamental aspect of human existence, with various cultural and religious interpretations. The word is often associated with vitality, energy, and the opposite of death, making it a powerful and evocative term in many contexts.

See also: afterlife, life, lifebuoy, lifeless, lifelessly, lifelessness, lifeline, lifelong, lifemode, lifesaver, lifespan, lifestyle, lifetime, lifeway.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,695, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.