Alive

Pronunciation: /əˈlaɪv/

Definitions of alive

adjective giving life; living; existing; not dead

Example Sentences

A1 The plant looks alive after being watered.

A2 The injured bird was barely alive when we found it.

B1 She felt more alive than ever while dancing in the rain.

B2 The city comes alive at night with all its lights and activities.

C1 The author's words were so powerful that they seemed to come alive on the page.

C2 The orchestra's performance was so vibrant and energetic, it felt like the music itself was alive.

Examples of alive in a Sentence

formal The scientist was amazed to discover that the ancient species thought to be extinct was still alive.

informal I can't believe he's still alive after that crazy stunt he pulled.

slang I feel so alive when I'm dancing at a concert.

figurative Her passion for music makes her feel more alive than ever before.

Grammatical Forms of alive

• past tense: lived
• plural: alives
• comparative: more alive
• superlative: most alive
• present tense: alive
• future tense: will be alive
• perfect tense: has/have been alive
• continuous tense: is/are being alive
• singular: alive
• positive degree: alive
• infinitive: to be alive
• gerund: being alive
• participle: alive

Origin and Evolution of alive

First Known Use: 1000 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'alive' originated from the Old English word 'on life', which meant 'in life' or 'living'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'alive' has retained its basic meaning of being living or having life, but it has also taken on additional connotations related to vitality, energy, and awareness.