alive

About 26.14 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. adjective Having life; living; not dead.

   As long as the plant is alive, he will continue to water it.

2. adjective In a state of action; in force or operation; existent.

   to keep the fire alive

3. adjective Busy with activity of many living beings; swarming; thronged; busy.

   Although quite dull during the day, the main street comes alive at night, with many bars and clubs opening.

4. adjective Carrying electrical current; energized.

   DANGER: OVERHEAD CATENARY—WIRE IS ALIVE

5. adjective Aware of; sensitive to.

   We are alive to the ongoing potential for terrorist attacks.

6. adjective Sprightly; lively; brisk.
7. adjective Susceptible, sensitive; easy to impress; having keen feelings, as opposed to apathy.
8. adjective Out of all living creatures.

   The Whitest Boy Alive

Similar words

live living viable aware alert vital awake spirited lively animated

Often followed by

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Word family

aliveness alivenesses