What does alive mean?
Definitions for alive
əˈlaɪvalive
Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word alive.
Princeton's WordNet
alive(p), liveadjective
possessing life
"the happiest person alive"; "the nerve is alive"; "doctors are working hard to keep him alive"; "burned alive"; "a live canary"
alive(p)adjective
(often followed by `with') full of life and spirit
"she was wonderfully alive for her age"; "a face alive with mischief"
animated, aliveadjective
having life or vigor or spirit
"an animated and expressive face"; "animated conversation"; "became very animated when he heard the good news"
alive(p)adjective
(followed by `to' or `of') aware of
"is alive to the moods of others"
active, alive(p)adjective
in operation
"keep hope alive"; "the tradition was still alive"; "an active tradition"
alert, alive(p), awake(p)adjective
mentally perceptive and responsive;"an alert mind"
"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"
alive, liveadjective
capable of erupting
"a live volcano"; "the volcano is very much alive"
Wiktionary
aliveadjective
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.
Etymology: on live, on life; life, dative of lif
aliveadjective
In a state of action; in force or operation; unextinguished; unexpired; existent
to keep the fire alive; to keep the affections alive.
Etymology: on live, on life; life, dative of lif
aliveadjective
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. -- Thomas Babington Macaulay.
Etymology: on live, on life; life, dative of lif
aliveadjective
Sprightly; lively; brisk.
Etymology: on live, on life; life, dative of lif
aliveadjective
Having susceptibility; easily impressed; having lively feelings, as opposed to apathy; sensitive.
Tremblingly alive to nature's laws. -- William Falconer.
Etymology: on live, on life; life, dative of lif
aliveadjective
As intensifier, of all living.
Northumberland was the proudest man alive. --Edward Hyde Clarendon.
Etymology: on live, on life; life, dative of lif
Webster Dictionary
Aliveadjective
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
Etymology: [OE. on live, AS. on lfe in life; lfe being dat. of lf life. See Life, and cf. Live, a.]
Aliveadjective
in a state of action; in force or operation; unextinguished; unexpired; existent; as, to keep the fire alive; to keep the affections alive
Etymology: [OE. on live, AS. on lfe in life; lfe being dat. of lf life. See Life, and cf. Live, a.]
Aliveadjective
exhibiting the activity and motion of many living beings; swarming; thronged
Etymology: [OE. on live, AS. on lfe in life; lfe being dat. of lf life. See Life, and cf. Live, a.]
Aliveadjective
sprightly; lively; brisk
Etymology: [OE. on live, AS. on lfe in life; lfe being dat. of lf life. See Life, and cf. Live, a.]
Aliveadjective
having susceptibility; easily impressed; having lively feelings, as opposed to apathy; sensitive
Etymology: [OE. on live, AS. on lfe in life; lfe being dat. of lf life. See Life, and cf. Live, a.]
Aliveadjective
of all living (by way of emphasis)
Etymology: [OE. on live, AS. on lfe in life; lfe being dat. of lf life. See Life, and cf. Live, a.]
Freebase
Alive
"Alive" is a song by the American rock band Pearl Jam. "Alive" was Pearl Jam's first single, and appeared on the band's debut album, Ten. Written by guitarist Stone Gossard, "Alive" originated as an instrumental titled "Dollar Short" and was included on a demo tape circulated in hopes of finding a singer for the group. Vocalist Eddie Vedder obtained a copy of the tape and wrote lyrics that describe a fictionalized account of the time when he was told that the man he thought was his father was not actually his biological parent. "Alive" charted at number 16 in the UK. Remixed versions of the song were included on Pearl Jam's 2004 greatest hits album, rearviewmirror, and the 2009 Ten reissue. The song peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Alive
a-līv′, adj. in life: susceptible. [Prep. a = on, and A.S. lífe, dat. of líf, life.]
Editors Contribution
alive
To have life.
They felt alive every day with their beautiful and energetic energy and passion for life.
Submitted by MaryC on February 16, 2020
British National Corpus
Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'alive' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2470
Written Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'alive' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2385
Adjectives Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'alive' in Adjectives Frequency: #318
Anagrams for alive »
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of alive in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of alive in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
Examples of alive in a Sentence
Had we not found that animal, I don't think it would be alive today.
Its size would have been even more impressive at the time it was alive, as most animals living during the Cambrian Period were smaller than your little finger.
“I still cannot decide whether to tell you more comprehensively of some of my experiences – the main thing is that you know I am alive and well. How the thought always torments me, that I have no idea how Edith and the children are, you no doubt understand. I do however hope to see all well again and I do not want to lose hope.’
I felt like Seth made a joke last night that was specifically from me, he said his monologue was like sending the first dog into space to see if it came back alive, and I did feel that way… I was like ‘I have to see what Seth says and how it’s received’… and I thank him for being that litmus test.
Those people were in dire need of rescue weren't able to wait on us, those kids are alive because of what those construction workers did quickly and concisely.
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Translations for alive
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- حيArabic
- canlıAzerbaijani
- тере, иҫәнBashkir
- жывы́Belarusian
- чувствителен, енергичен, жив, оживен, гъмжащBulgarian
- জীবন্তBengali
- viuCatalan, Valencian
- živýCzech
- живъOld Church Slavonic, Church Slavonic, Old Bulgarian
- bywWelsh
- lebendigGerman
- vivoSpanish
- elusEstonian
- زندهPersian
- eloisa, elävä, pirteä, reipas, vilkasFinnish
- vivant, en vieFrench
- beoIrish
- beòScottish Gaelic
- vivoGalician
- जीता, सजीव, जीवित, ज़िंदाHindi
- élő, élénk, eleven, életben lévőHungarian
- կենդանի, ողջ, սաղArmenian
- animato, attivo, vivoItalian
- 生きるJapanese
- ცოცხალიGeorgian
- 살다Korean
- زندوی, زندوKurdish
- vīvusLatin
- liewegLuxembourgish, Letzeburgesch
- gyvasLithuanian
- dzīvsLatvian
- живMacedonian
- സജീവം, ജീവനുള്ളMalayalam
- क्रियाशिल, सजीव, सक्रिय, जिवंतMarathi
- levendig, levendDutch
- i liveNorwegian
- viuOccitan
- żywyPolish
- ژوندىPashto, Pushto
- vivoPortuguese
- viv, veivRomansh
- viuRomanian
- живо́й, в живы́хRussian
- जीव, जीवितSanskrit
- bivu, biu, viu, bibuSardinian
- жив, živSerbo-Croatian
- živýSlovak
- živ, živahenSlovene
- levandeSwedish
- มีชีวิตThai
- sağ, canlı, diri, yaşam doluTurkish
- живи́йUkrainian
- زندہ, جیتاUrdu
- sốngVietnamese
- 活Chinese
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