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| a·live [ ə lv ] |
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1. living: living, especially still living, and not dead
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2. of all people living: of all people currently living
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usually used with a superlative
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  the luckiest person alive
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3. still in existence: still existing, continuing, or functioning
The movement remained alive by going underground.
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4. full of life: full of energy and vigor, and with a zest for and interest in life
He feels alive only when he is writing his book.
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5. animated: active or animated, especially full of busy activity or a sense of excitement
The place doesn't come alive till after midnight.
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6. still interesting: still interesting, relevant, or vividly imaginable for people in the present day
Her brief was to make the subject come alive for a modern audience.
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7. swarming with something: full of or swarming with people or animals
The floor of the tent was alive with ants.
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8. aware of something: sensitive to or aware of things
alive to the danger involved in the operation
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| [ Old English on lífe "in life"] |
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| a·live·ness noun |
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alive and kicking still active, healthy, or functioning vigorously (informal)
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alive and well still in existence, despite the suggestion that somebody or something has disappeared or something is in decline
a practice apparently still alive and well in parts of northern Japan
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