Alive
adjective
Living, not dead.
The patient is still alive.
Often appears as...
- still alive
- keep alive
adverb
Used to say with a lot of vibrant energy and liveliness.
The party was alive with laughter and fun.
Often appears as...
- alive with activity
- alive with sound
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Colloquial
adjective
Aware and interested in some particular matter.
She is alive to the possibility of failure.
Often appears as...
- alive to danger
- alive to fact
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Approving
adverb
Very much, strongly, intensely.
She's alive and kicking, achieving her targets.
Often appears as...
- alive and kicking
- eating alive
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Idiomatic
adjective
(Of a feeling or quality) still existing; not eliminated or forgotten.
Traditions that are still alive in the community.
Often appears as...
- keep alive
- alive in memory
adjective
Living, not dead.
The patient is still alive.
Often appears as...
- still alive
- keep alive
adverb
Used to say with a lot of vibrant energy and liveliness.
The party was alive with laughter and fun.
Often appears as...
- alive with activity
- alive with sound
Usage tips
Colloquial
adjective
Aware and interested in some particular matter.
She is alive to the possibility of failure.
Often appears as...
- alive to danger
- alive to fact
Usage tips
Approving
adverb
Very much, strongly, intensely.
She's alive and kicking, achieving her targets.
Often appears as...
- alive and kicking
- eating alive
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adjective
(Of a feeling or quality) still existing; not eliminated or forgotten.
Traditions that are still alive in the community.
Often appears as...
- keep alive
- alive in memory
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Actual State
Refers to the current condition of a living being, usually regarding life or death.
After the accident, we were relieved to find the cat still alive.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Literal Use
Sometimes used figuratively to describe something vibrant or active.
The discussion on this topic is very much alive.
Pro Tip 1/2Actual State
Refers to the current condition of a living being, usually regarding life or death.
After the accident, we were relieved to find the cat still alive.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Literal Use
Sometimes used figuratively to describe something vibrant or active.
The discussion on this topic is very much alive.
Pro Tip 1/2Actual State
Refers to the current condition of a living being, usually regarding life or death.
After the accident, we were relieved to find the cat still alive.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Literal Use
Sometimes used figuratively to describe something vibrant or active.
The discussion on this topic is very much alive.
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If superpowers were...
it just means you cannot die. But it doesn't guarantee what condition you'll be alive in. Look at your body and count how many scars you have. If you have made this many permanent scars within your life, imagine how much damage you would have if you were one thousand years old! Now, there are approximately
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Can you solve the pirate...
Naturally, each pirate wants to stay alive while getting as much gold as possible. But being pirates, none of them trust each other, so they can't collaborate in advance. And being blood-thirsty pirates, if anyone thinks they'll end up with the same amount of gold either way,
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What can Schrödinger's...
One cat will always come out alive, and the other cat will always end up dead, even though which particular cat lives or dies is completely undetermined before we measure the outcome. How is this possible? How is it that the states of cats on opposite sides of the universe
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The three different ways...
attaches to the wall of the uterus to support the developing embryo. The placenta is what keeps the calf alive during pregnancy. Directly connected to the mother's blood supply, it funnels nutrients and oxygen straight into the calf's body via the umbilical cord,
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Who were the Vestal...
to protect itself from danger. Licinia could be accused of incestum, meaning unchastity, at any time and be sacrificed whether she's innocent or guilty. Licinia fully understands now why her predecessor was buried alive.
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What game theory teaches...
the Cold War is alive and well and we will not help contribute to stabilizing the world until we start playing the game were in rather than playing the game were not in thank you very much
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Rethinking infidelity...
as much as we are looking for another self. Now, all over the world, there is one word that people who have affairs always tell me. They feel alive.
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Army Ants Rampage...
Even wasps must abandon their homes when the ants arrive. Everything alive in the path of the raiders overwhelmed by sheer numbers.
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Watch: What It’s Like to...
a different world abroad paired with rich expression and culture when people sound they come alive but I know I want
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Letting Go With Lemurs -...
the jungle is alive with the sounds of life
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If superpowers were...
it just means you cannot die. But it doesn't guarantee what condition you'll be alive in. Look at your body and count how many scars you have. If you have made this many permanent scars within your life, imagine how much damage you would have if you were one thousand years old! Now, there are approximately
Video examples
Can you solve the pirate...
Naturally, each pirate wants to stay alive while getting as much gold as possible. But being pirates, none of them trust each other, so they can't collaborate in advance. And being blood-thirsty pirates, if anyone thinks they'll end up with the same amount of gold either way,
Video examples
What can Schrödinger's...
One cat will always come out alive, and the other cat will always end up dead, even though which particular cat lives or dies is completely undetermined before we measure the outcome. How is this possible? How is it that the states of cats on opposite sides of the universe
Video examples
The three different ways...
attaches to the wall of the uterus to support the developing embryo. The placenta is what keeps the calf alive during pregnancy. Directly connected to the mother's blood supply, it funnels nutrients and oxygen straight into the calf's body via the umbilical cord,
Video examples
Who were the Vestal...
to protect itself from danger. Licinia could be accused of incestum, meaning unchastity, at any time and be sacrificed whether she's innocent or guilty. Licinia fully understands now why her predecessor was buried alive.
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What game theory teaches...
the Cold War is alive and well and we will not help contribute to stabilizing the world until we start playing the game were in rather than playing the game were not in thank you very much
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Rethinking infidelity...
as much as we are looking for another self. Now, all over the world, there is one word that people who have affairs always tell me. They feel alive.
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Army Ants Rampage...
Even wasps must abandon their homes when the ants arrive. Everything alive in the path of the raiders overwhelmed by sheer numbers.
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Watch: What It’s Like to...
a different world abroad paired with rich expression and culture when people sound they come alive but I know I want
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Letting Go With Lemurs -...
the jungle is alive with the sounds of life
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Andy Warhol
American Artist
Since I was shot, everything is such a dream to me. Like I don't know whether I'm alive or whether I died. I wasn't afraid before. And having been dead once, I shouldn't feel fear. But I am afraid. I don't understand why.
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Alex Ferguson
Scottish Coach
If my parents were still alive, they would be very proud. They gave me a good start in life, the values that have driven me, and the confidence to believe in myself.
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Joseph Campbell
American Author
I don't believe people are looking for the meaning of life as much as they are looking for the experience of being alive.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Swedish Athlete
If you are too nice, you will just get eaten alive. The football world is not always a nice place.
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W. C. Fields
American Comedian
The world is getting to be such a dangerous place, a man is lucky to get out of it alive.
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Jerry Lewis
American Comedian
I have always said that I cannot allow the child within me to die. It's kept me alive.
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Socrates
Greek Philosopher
I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing.
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Elbert Hubbard
American Writer
Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.
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John Travolta
American Actor
You feel alive to the degree that you feel you can help others.
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Fawad Khan
Pakistani Actor
Playing interesting characters makes me feel alive.
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Andy Warhol
American Artist
Since I was shot, everything is such a dream to me. Like I don't know whether I'm alive or whether I died. I wasn't afraid before. And having been dead once, I shouldn't feel fear. But I am afraid. I don't understand why.
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Alex Ferguson
Scottish Coach
If my parents were still alive, they would be very proud. They gave me a good start in life, the values that have driven me, and the confidence to believe in myself.
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Joseph Campbell
American Author
I don't believe people are looking for the meaning of life as much as they are looking for the experience of being alive.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Swedish Athlete
If you are too nice, you will just get eaten alive. The football world is not always a nice place.
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W. C. Fields
American Comedian
The world is getting to be such a dangerous place, a man is lucky to get out of it alive.
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Jerry Lewis
American Comedian
I have always said that I cannot allow the child within me to die. It's kept me alive.
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Socrates
Greek Philosopher
I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing.
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Elbert Hubbard
American Writer
Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.
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John Travolta
American Actor
You feel alive to the degree that you feel you can help others.
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Fawad Khan
Pakistani Actor
Playing interesting characters makes me feel alive.
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