alive

Definition of alive in English English dictionary: In a state of action; in force or operation; unextinguished; unexpired; existent
to keep the fire alive; to keep the affections alive.; Exhibiting the activity and motion of many living beings; swarming; thronged
The Boyne, for a quarter of a mile, was alive with muskets and green boughs. -- Thomas Babington Macaulay.; Having susceptibility; easily impressed; having lively feelings, as opposed to apathy; sensitive
Tremblingly alive to nature's laws. -- William Falconer.; As intensifier, of all living
Northumberland was the proudest man alive. --Edward Hyde Clarendon.; Having life, in opposition to dead; living; being in a state in which the organs perform their functions; as, an animal or a plant which is alive; Sprightly; lively; brisk; In a state of action; in force or operation; unextinguished; unexpired; existent; as, to keep the fire alive; to keep the affections alive; {a} not dead, active, susceptible, in full force, regenerated; capable of erupting; "a live volcano"; "the volcano is very much alive"; Electrically connected to a source of voltage difference or electrically charged so as to have a voltage different from that of earth; the term may be used in place of 'current-carrying' where the intent is clear, to avoid repetition of the longer term; a ball is alive when it is released by a shooter or thrower, or legally tapped by a jumper during a jump ball; the game clock starts only when the ball becomes alive; compare with live; ad having life; not dead; living; If a person or animal is alive, they are not dead; having life or vigor or spirit; "an animated and expressive face"; "animated conversation"; "became very animated when he heard the good news"; (often followed by `with') full of life and spirit; "she was wonderfully alive for her age"; "a face alive with mischief"; possessing life; "the happiest person alive"; "the nerve is alive"; "doctors are working hard to keep him alive"; "burned alive"; (followed by `to' or `of') aware of; "is alive to the moods of others"; in operation; "keep hope alive"; "the tradition was still alive"; "an active tradition"; (usually followed by `to') showing acute awareness; mentally perceptive; "alert to the problems"; "alive to what is going on"; "awake to the dangers of her situation"; "was now awake to the reality of his predicament"; Of all living (by way of emphasis); If people or animals are alive, they are not dead. She does not know if he is alive or dead They kept her alive on a life support machine. dead; If people, places, or events come alive, they start to be lively again after a quiet period. If someone or something brings them alive, they cause them to come alive. The doctor's voice had come alive and his small eyes shone; If a place is alive with something, there are a lot of people or things there and it seems busy or exciting. The river was alive with birds; emphasis If you say that someone or something is alive and well, you are emphasizing that they continue to survive. A man who went missing yesterday during a blizzard has been found alive and well; If a story or description comes alive, it becomes interesting, lively, or realistic. If someone or something brings it alive, they make it seem more interesting, lively, or realistic. She made history come alive with tales from her own memories; If an activity, organization, or situation is alive, it continues to exist or function. The big factories are trying to stay alive by cutting costs Both communities have a tradition of keeping history alive. dead; {s} living; active; attentive; If people or animals are alive, they are not dead. She does not know if he is alive or dead They kept her alive on a life support machine. Â¡Ã™ dead; If you say that someone seems alive, you mean that they seem to be very lively and to enjoy everything that they do. Our relationship made me feel more alive; emphasis If you say that someone or something is alive and kicking, you are emphasizing not only that they continue to survive, but also that they are very active. worries that the secret police may still be alive and kicking; in the land of the living
alive and kicking: Healthy; vital; in good health, particularly in opposition to unfavorable circumstances
alive and kicking: alive and well, living and breathing, alive
alive and well: alive and kicking, living and breathing, alive
alive to: attentive to; aware of; in admiration of
alive(p): capable of erupting; "a live volcano"; "the volcano is very much alive"
alive(p): (often followed by `with') full of life and spirit; "she was wonderfully alive for her age"; "a face alive with mischief"
alive(p): (followed by `to' or `of') aware of; "is alive to the moods of others
alive(p): possessing life; "the happiest person alive"; "the nerve is alive"; "doctors are working hard to keep him alive"; "burned alive"
Christ alive: expression of surprise, contempt, outrage, disgust, boredom, frustration
aliveness: The state of being alive; exuberance, intensity
dead or alive: Either dead or alive
dead or alive: Used to indicate someone is being sought for some kind of punishment or reprimand, and that (s)he may be killed in the process of finding, as if this was reasonable punishment
man alive: An expression of surprise
man alive: five
snakes alive: expression of surprise, contempt, outrage, disgust, boredom, frustration
eat alive: (deyim) Defeat, conquer, or overwhelm completely
eat someone alive: (deyim) Defeat, conquer, or overwhelm completely
eat someone alive: (deyim) Overwhelm or defeat someone thoroughly, make short work of someone
Lacking experience in manufacturing, he was eaten alive by his competitors.
Who has kept us alive: part of a Jewish blessing thanking God for allowing the Jews to survive
aliveness: the condition of living or the state of being alive; "while there's life there's hope"; "life depends on many chemical and physical processes"
aliveness: having animal life as distinguished from plant life; "full of life"
aliveness: {i} state of being alive
ate him alive: completely overpowered him, was too much for him
barely alive: almost dead, hardly living
be roasted alive: be burned to death
bury alive: immerse one in the ground while one's still alive
came alive: became lively, started living; awoke, stopped sleeping (Informal)
come alive: become lively, start living; awaken, stop sleeping (Informal)
come alive: stop sleeping; "She woke up to the sound of the alarm clock"
dead alive: {s} indifferent, apathetic; depressed
dead or alive: in any state or condition (especially said of a wanted felon)
look alive!: hurry!, let's go!
remained alive: stayed alive, was saved from death; nothing happened to him; succeeded in getting through it in one piece; got over the difficulties
skin alive: remove one's skin while he is still alive; save; defeat
stay alive: remain alive, be among the living, survive
very much alive: extremely active