Definition Synonyms
Definition of alive - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
livinghaving life, not dead
- The plant is still alive.
2.
livelyfull of life and energy
- The party was alive with music and laughter.
3.
existentin existence or active
- The tradition is still alive today.
4.
electricityRare carrying electrical currentRare
- Be careful, the wire is alive.
Expressions with alive
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become lively or animated
The party really came alive after midnight.
full of living things or activity
The garden was alive with butterflies and bees.
be alert and pay attention
The coach told the players to look alive during practice.
aware of or sensitive to something important
She is alive to the needs of her students.
either deceased or living without preference
The animal was found dead or alive.
continue to believe in the possibility of success
The team keeps hope alive even when the odds are against them.
make a story vivid and engaging for listeners
The author used vivid descriptions to bring a story alive.
still active or functioning well
Despite the rumors, the old theater is still alive and kicking..
get harshly criticized, defeated, or overwhelmed by others
The new player was eaten alive by the experienced team.
make something more vivid or realistic
The director's vision brought the story alive.
overwhelm or dominate completely
The new job will eat you alive.
criticize or punish someone severely
The coach will eat you alive if you miss practice.
maintain mental activity through engaging tasks
She reads daily to keep her mind alive.
maintain passion or interest in something
They worked hard to keep the flame alive in their relationship.
appearing very exhausted or worn out
She looked more dead than alive after the long flight.
severely criticized or ridiculed
The comedian was roasted alive for his controversial joke.
punish someone severely
If you break the vase, Mom will skin you alive.
no person exists who fits a certain description
There isn't a soul alive who knows my secret.
notice or understand something important or happening
She is alive to the risks involved.
severely criticize or punish someone
The coach will skin them alive for losing the game.
criticize or punish someone very harshly
The coach flayed the team alive after the loss.
living and in good health
Despite the rumors, he is alive and well.
remain living when captured by enemies or hunters
The rebels swore they would never be caught alive by the army.
make sure someone or something does not die or end
Doctors worked hard to keep alive the injured man.
Origin of alive
Old English, on (in) + līf (life)
Terms with alive included in their meaning
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deceased
no longer alive or living
biological
state of being alive and living
existence
have life or be alive
vital status
having life or being alive
physical
thing with physical existence, not alive
existence
be alive or existent during a particular time
supernatural
become alive again after real physical death or stopping of life
nature
become alive or start existing
literal
fish that is no longer alive
deceased person
male person who is no longer alive
deceased
person who is no longer alive
nature
tree no longer alive
forest trees
wood from trees that is no longer alive
fishing
device for catching fish alive
time period
during the time when someone is alive
resurrect
become alive again after death
reality
state of being real or alive
alive
full of life and energy
biology
having life or being alive
reminder
something that keeps a memory alive
unaccounted
not known to be alive or dead
life
remaining alive after an event that could have caused death
life
being alive or having life
plant care
having poor ability to grow and keep plants alive
Examples of alive in a sentence
She felt alive with excitement during the concert. The city streets were alive with bustling crowds. Her eyes were alive with excitement and curiosity. The legend is very much alive in folklore. Her memory keeps him alive in our hearts. The electrician confirmed the circuit was alive.
Touching an alive wire can be dangerous.
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- French:vivant, dynamique, ...
- German:lebendig, lebhaft, ...
- Italian:vivo, vivace, ...
- Spanish:vivo, animado, ...
- Portuguese:vivo, animado, ...
- Chinese:活着的, 活跃的, ...
- Japanese:生きている, 活気に満ちた, ...
- Arabic:حَيّ, مُفْعَم بِالحَيَوِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:חַי, תּוֹסֵס, ...
- Russian:живой, оживлённый, ...
- Ukrainian:живий, жвавий, ...
- Hindi:जीवित, जीवंत, ...
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