Alive meaning

What does “alive” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“alive” is an adjective with 7 meanings. Its most common meaning is: possessing life.

alive

possessing life
“the happiest person alive”
“the nerve is alive”
Synonymslive
Oppositesdead
(often followed by `with') full of life and spirit
“she was wonderfully alive for her age”
“a face alive with mischief”
having life or vigor or spirit
“an animated and expressive face”
“animated conversation”
Synonymsanimated
(followed by `to' or `of') aware of
“is alive to the moods of others”
in operation
“keep hope alive”
“the tradition was still alive”
Synonymsactive
mentally perceptive and responsive
“an alert mind”
“alert to the problems”
Synonymsalert awake
capable of erupting
“a live volcano”
“the volcano is very much alive”
Synonymslive

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University