[
US
/əˈɫaɪv/
]
[ UK /ɐlˈaɪv/ ]
[ UK /ɐlˈaɪv/ ]
ADJECTIVE
-
capable of erupting
the volcano is very much alive
a live volcano -
in operation
the tradition was still alive
an active tradition
keep hope alive -
(followed by `to' or `of') aware of
is alive to the moods of others -
mentally perceptive and responsive
was now awake to the reality of his predicament
alert to the problems
an alert mind
awake to the dangers of her situation
alive to what is going on -
(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
a live canary
doctors are working hard to keep him alive
burned alive
the nerve is alive -
having life or vigor or spirit
animated conversation
became very animated when he heard the good news
an animated and expressive face
How To Use alive In A Sentence
- Not feeling hungry again until about ten that night, we strolled along to the same street that had earlier been alive with culinary possibilities. Times, Sunday Times
- Under the cover of darkness, exotic sports cars come alive with red-hot glowing brakes, flaming exhausts and sparks from contact as drivers battle both the elements and other drivers.
- Labour to keep alive in your breast that spark of celestial fire, called conscience.
- Yet this was all alive, in silver-gray, white, black, greens deep or bright and asparkle with remnant raindrops. The Boat of a Million Years
- It seemed impossible that anyone could come alive through that cyclone of destruction. The Sun
- The true King of England is alive and well and living in the outback of Australia.
- I barken back to the rogue Taken Howler, the dead unexpectedly alive and inimical. Shadow Games
- But Ms. Economy pointed to the elaborateness of concept and coordination of details — "the flowers are matching," she observed — leading her to suspect they may have had professional help bringing the Halloween spirit alive. Suburban Tricks, Urban Treats
- Most of the child hostages who were seized by terrorists were reported to be alive.
- In the sunlight, the steel surface comes alive with reflections, picking up the green of the surrounding grass.
