Alive

usgb/əˈlaɪv/
adjective

Living, not dead.

The patient is still alive.
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Often appears as...

  • still alive
  • keep alive
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Actual State

Refers to the current condition of a living being, usually regarding life or death.

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After the accident, we were relieved to find the cat still alive.
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Not Literal Use

Sometimes used figuratively to describe something vibrant or active.

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The discussion on this topic is very much alive.
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