Definition of alive

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  • alive is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • alive is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • alive is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of alive

  • capable of erupting (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the volcano is very much alive

    Synonyms

    1. live
  • possessing life (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the happiest person alive
    2. the nerve is alive
    3. doctors are working hard to keep him alive
    4. burned alive

    Synonyms

    1. live
  • mentally perceptive and responsive (adjective)

    Examples

    1. alive to what is going on

    Synonyms

    1. alert
    2. awake
  • in operation (adjective)

    Examples

    1. keep hope alive
    2. the tradition was still alive

    Synonyms

    1. active
  • having life or vigor or spirit (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. animated
  • (followed by `to' or `of') aware of (adjective)

    Examples

    1. is alive to the moods of others
  • (often followed by `with') full of life and spirit (adjective)

    Examples

    1. she was wonderfully alive for her age
    2. a face alive with mischief

See definition of alive in Merriam Webster