alive
word
/əˈɫaɪv/
uh-LYV
/ɐlˈaɪv/
uh-LYV
Definition
Being living, not dead. Can also mean full of energy or excitement.
Usage & Nuances
Generally used to describe a living person, animal, or thing ('keep the plant alive'), and metaphorically for lively places or situations ('the city is alive at night'). Not for general existence—use 'living' for ongoing activities ('living in Paris'). Often appears after a verb: 'is alive', not 'an alive man' (use 'a living man').
Spanish: vivo - con vidaPortuguese (BR): vivo - com vidaPortuguese (PT): vivo - com vidaChinese (Simplified): 活着 - 有生命Chinese (Traditional): 活著 - 有生命Hindi: ज़िंदा - जीवितArabic: حيّ - على قيد الحياةBengali: জীবিত - বেঁচে আছে - সতেজRussian: живойJapanese: 生きている - 活気があるVietnamese: còn sống - sống độngKorean: 살아 있는 - 활기찬Turkish: canlı - hayatta - hareketliUrdu: زندہIndonesian: hidup - bersemangat
Example Sentences
The plant is alive because I watered it.
basic
Is the fish still alive?
basic
After that accident, it's a miracle he's alive.
natural
At night, the city feels so alive with lights and music.
natural
You really feel alive when you try something new.
natural
My grandmother is still alive.
basic