alive

A2
Pronunciation
/əˈlaɪv/
Adjective
23 definition(s)
1 Definition

Having life; living; not dead

Example Sentences
  • As long as the plant is alive, he will continue to water it.
2 Definition

In a state of action; in force or operation; existent

Example Sentences
  • to keep the affections alive
3 Definition

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

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

Sprightly; lively; brisk.

5 Definition

Susceptible; easy to impress; having keen feelings, as opposed to apathy

6 Definition

(as an intensifier) out of all living creatures.

7 Definition

(only used attributively) Having life; that is alive.

Example Sentences
  • The post office will not ship live animals.
8 Definition

Being in existence; actual

Example Sentences
  • He is a live example of the consequences of excessive drinking.
9 Definition

Having active properties; being energized.

10 Definition

Operational; in actual use rather than in testing etc.

11 Definition

Taken from a living animal.

Example Sentences
  • live feathers
12 Definition

Imparting power; having motion.

Example Sentences
  • a live, or driving, axle
13 Definition

Still in active play.

Example Sentences
  • a live ball
14 Definition

Seen or heard from a broadcast, as it happens.

Example Sentences
  • The station presented a live news program every evening.
15 Definition

(of a performance or speech) In person.

Example Sentences
  • This nightclub has a live band on weekends.
16 Definition

(entertainment, performing) Recorded in front of an audience and not having been edited after recording.

Example Sentences
  • a live album
17 Definition

Of firearms or explosives, capable of causing harm.

Example Sentences
  • The air force practices dropping live bombs on the uninhabited island.
18 Definition

(circuitry) Electrically charged or energized, usually indicating that the item may cause electrocution if touched.

Example Sentences
  • Use caution when working near live wires.
19 Definition

Being a bet which can be raised by the bettor, usually in reference to a blind or straddle.

Example Sentences
  • Tommy's blind was live, so he was given the option to raise.
20 Definition

Featuring humans; not animated, in the phrases “live actors” or “live action”.

21 Definition

Being in a state of ignition; burning.

Example Sentences
  • a live coal; live embers
22 Definition

Full of earnestness; active; wide awake; glowing.

Example Sentences
  • a live man, or orator
23 Definition

Vivid; bright.