Alive
[ə'laɪv]
Definition
(adj.) capable of erupting; 'a live volcano'; 'the volcano is very much alive' .
(adj.) possessing life; 'the happiest person alive'; 'the nerve is alive'; 'doctors are working hard to keep him alive'; 'burned alive'; 'a live canary' .
(adj.) (often followed by `with') full of life and spirit; 'she was wonderfully alive for her age'; 'a face alive with mischief' .
(adj.) (followed by `to' or `of') aware of; 'is alive to the moods of others' .
Typist: Naomi--From WordNet
Definition
(a.) 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.
(a.) In a state of action; in force or operation; unextinguished; unexpired; existent; as, to keep the fire alive; to keep the affections alive.
(a.) Exhibiting the activity and motion of many living beings; swarming; thronged.
(a.) Sprightly; lively; brisk.
(a.) Having susceptibility; easily impressed; having lively feelings, as opposed to apathy; sensitive.
(a.) Of all living (by way of emphasis).
Edited by Christine
Synonyms and Synonymous
a. [1]. Living, breathing, live, not dead, in life, above ground.[2]. Sensitive, susceptible, with keen perceptions.[3]. Active, in force, in existence.[4]. Cheerful, sprightly, lively, joyous.
Edited by Lester
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Quick, living, breathing, warm, lively, vivacious, alert, existing, existent,safe, subsisting, active, brisk, animated
ANT:Dead, departed, cold, lifeless, defunct, inanimate, dispirited, du
Typed by Allan
Definition
adj. in life: susceptible.
Checker: Luther
Examples
- There is scarcely any man alive who does not think himself meritorious for giving his neighbour five pounds. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Livius got out of the carriage, and picked the man up, to ascertain that he was alive, as he fell without uttering a groan. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- He was on a sick bed at the time, from which he never came away alive. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- But they have found him alive, hiding in the country, and have brought him in. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- I wonder, he said to himself, pausing for a moment in the shadowy avenue,—I wonder if my uncle is still alive. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Whether it was alive. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- It is really wonderful to think of Rudolph still being alive, mused Mrs Dengelton, taking no notice of the Rector's historical explanation. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- I must go where she has gone, I must see that she is alive and well with my own eyes. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- I haven't heard of him for years and years; but the Roylands are always long-living people, so perhaps he is still alive. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Bless you, man alive, I'm everywhere. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- I have only been able to get one alive and fresh as he ought to be, said Sam. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- It seemed now hours and hours since she had left the lost man lying in the grave where he had been buried alive. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- When he said 'Alive! Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- The first time he came to our old place was when my father was alive. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Mr. Dick would not have relinquished his post of candle-bearer to anyone alive. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- I will be alive when you are dead. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- Alive in poverty and in hiding. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- Then, a score of others ran into the midst of these, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, and screaming, Foulon alive! Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- There is, in fact, but a bare chance that we can come through to the outer garden alive even now. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
- You said you never expected we should see her alive again. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- Why, they'll eat him up alive, Sammy,' exclaimed Mr. Weller. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- I wonder whether little Emmy is alive. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- To Selden's exasperated observation she was only too completely alive to them. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- I owe to her--what I would concede to no man alive--a PROOF of the truth of my assertion. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- Justine died; she rested; and I was alive. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
- I used to be always alone many hours together, in the day and in the night, when poor father was alive. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- As I reached their side a glance showed me that all but a very few eggs had hatched, the incubator being fairly alive with the hideous little devils. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- I wish she was alive, to ride in Jos's carriage once again. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- More, in my opinion, I added, my unlucky temper getting the better of me, than any man alive, in your position, has a right to hear from her. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- Three antagonistic growths had to be kept alive: his mother's trust in him, his plan for becoming a teacher, and Eustacia's happiness. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
Checker: Luther