alive
/əˈlaɪv/ · a.live
adjective
- Having life or the quality that distinguishes a vital and functional being from a dead body. The doctor checked the patient to see if she was still alive after the accident.
- Existing or continuing to exist in a particular form or state. The company is still alive and thriving after the economic downturn.
verb
- To be in a state of being alive or in existence. The plant will be alive and growing in a few weeks.
- To have a particular quality or characteristic. The music is alive with energy and emotion.
noun
- A living being or organism. The zoo is home to many different species of alive animals.
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Did you know? The word 'alive' has been used in various contexts throughout history, including in literature and music. For example, the phrase 'alive and kicking' is a common idiom used to describe someone who is still active and healthy.