Alive

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1 English

1.1 Etymology
1.2 Pronunciation
1.3 Adjective

1.3.1 Translations

English

Etymology

OE. on live, AS. on līfe in life; līfe being dat. of līf life. See Life, and cf. Live, adjective.

Pronunciation

IPA: WEAE /ʌˈlaɪv/

Adjective

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; existent; as, to keep the fire alive; to keep the affections alive.
Exhibiting the activity and motion of many living beings; swarming; thronged.
The Boyne, for a quarter of a mile, was alive with muskets and green boughs. --Macaulay.
Sprightly; lively; brisk. --Richardson.
Having susceptibility; easily impressed; having lively feelings, as opposed to apathy; sensitive.
Tremblingly alive to nature's laws. --Falconer.
Of all living (by way of emphasis).
Northumberland was the proudest man alive. --Clarendon.
Note: Used colloquially as an intensive; as, man alive!
Note: Alive always follows the noun which it qualifies.

Translations

Latin: vivus m, viva f, vivum n
Spanish: vivo m, viva f

WordNet Definitions

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1. alive(predicate) (vs. dead) -- (possessing life; "the happiest person alive"; "the nerve is alive"; "doctors are working hard to keep him alive"; "burned alive").
2. alive(predicate) -- ((often followed by `with') full of life and spirit; "she was wonderfully alive for her age"; "a face alive with mischief").
3. animated (vs. unanimated), alive -- (having life or vigor or spirit; "an animated and expressive face"; "animated conversation"; "became very animated when he heard the good news").
4. alive(predicate) -- ((followed by `to' or `of') aware of; "is alive to the moods of others").
5. active, alive(predicate) -- (in operation; "keep hope alive"; "the tradition was still alive"; "an active tradition").
6. alert, alive(predicate), awake(predicate) -- ((usually followed by `to') showing acute awareness; mentally perceptive; "alert to the problems"; "alive to what is going on"; "awake to the dangers of her situation"; "was now awake to the reality of his predicament").
7. alive(predicate), live(prenominal) -- (capable of erupting; "a live volcano"; "the volcano is very much alive").

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