alive — living, not dead
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: living, not dead
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈlaɪv/
Example Sentences
- My phone battery is miraculously still alive after three days.
- The city comes alive at night with colorful lights.
- I'm barely alive before my morning coffee.
alive
ADJECTIVE[/əˈlaɪv/]
living, not dead
A gardener tends to alive, flourishing plants in the spring garden
Drive to stay alive and thrive!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'on life', literally meaning 'on life' or 'in life'. The term evolved to denote the state of being alive, with 'life' as the core element referring to the condition of living.
Breakdown
a- (on, in) + life (living state, existence). The prefix 'a-' from Old English 'on' combines with 'life' to form the adjectival sense of being in a state of life or vitality.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My phone battery is miraculously still alive after three days.”
“The city comes alive at night with colorful lights.”
“I'm barely alive before my morning coffee.”
“The forest is alive with the sound of birds singing.”
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