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alive Definition and Meaning in English (alive definition)

adjective
Synonyms:livinganimatebreathing
Quick Answer • Definition

Alive definition: In a state of being alive; having life, as opposed to being dead.

Definitions of Alive

  1. 1adjective

    In a state of being alive; having life, as opposed to being dead.

  2. 2adjective

    Full of life and energy; active and vigorous.

  3. 3adjective

    Aware of or sensitive to something; keenly perceptive.

Example Sentences

“Despite the accident, he was still alive.”

“The city truly comes alive at night.”

“She felt more alive than ever after her trip.”

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Inflected Word Forms

nounlife
nounliveliness
adjectivelively

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

keep something aliveexpression

To maintain or preserve something, preventing it from ending or fading.

come alivephrasal_verb

To become active, vibrant, or full of energy.

alive and kickingidiom

Still active, healthy, or functioning, especially after an expected decline.

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Alive definition: In a state of being alive; having life, as opposed to being dead.
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'Alive' translates to 'alive' in English. Alive definition: In a state of being alive; having life, as opposed to being dead.
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