Looking for the meaning of the word ALIVE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ALIVE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Alive
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
Old English on līfe, literally ‘in life’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈlʌɪv
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(of a person, animal, or plant) living, not dead
Short Definition:living
Examples:- hopes of finding anyone still alive were fading
- he was kept alive by a feeding tube
Definition:
alert and active; animated
Short Definition:animated
Examples:- Ken comes alive when he hears his music played
Definition:
aware of and interested in; responsive to
Short Definition:responsive to
Examples:- she was always alive to new ideas
Definition:
swarming or teeming with
Short Definition:swarming with
Examples:- in spring those cliffs are alive with auks and gulls
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