English dictionary
alive
adjectivePronunciation
əˈlaɪv
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- capable of erupting
adjective
- possessing life
adjective
- having life or vigor or spirit
adjective
- mentally perceptive and responsive
adjective
- (often followed by ‘with’) full of life and spirit
adjective
- in operation
adjective
- (followed by ‘to’ or ‘of’) aware of
Example sentences
a live volcano
the volcano is very much alive
the happiest person alive
the nerve is alive
doctors are working hard to keep him alive
burned alive
a live canary
an animated and expressive face
animated conversation
became very animated when he heard the good news
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
she was wonderfully alive for her age
a face alive with mischief
keep hope alive
the tradition was still alive
an active tradition
is alive to the moods of others