Dictionary

Explore meaning, context, and usage with an online dictionary experience optimized for multilingual workflows.

Clear

Try these words

Meaning of alive

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

alive

Pronunciation:/əˈlaɪv/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Having life; living; not dead

    Example: As long as the plant is alive, he will continue to water it.

  2. In a state of action; in force or operation; existent

    Example: to keep the affections alive

  3. Busy with activity of many living beings; swarming; thronged; busy.

    Example: Although quite dull during the day, the main street comes alive at night, with many bars and clubs opening.

  4. Sprightly; lively; brisk.

adjective

Definitions

  1. (only used attributively) Having life; that is alive.

    Example: The post office will not ship live animals.

  2. Being in existence; actual

    Example: He is a live example of the consequences of excessive drinking.

  3. Having active properties; being energized.

  4. Operational; in actual use rather than in testing etc.