Alive Definition
alive
adjective
- possessing life; "the happiest person alive"; "the nerve is alive"; "doctors are working hard to keep him alive"; "burned alive"; "a live canary"
- (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"; "became very animated when he heard the good news"
- (followed by `to' or `of') aware of; "is alive to the moods of others"
- in operation; "keep hope alive"; "the tradition was still alive"; "an active tradition"
- mentally perceptive and responsive;"an alert mind"; "alert to the problems"; "alive to what is going on"; "awake to the dangers of her situation"; "was now awake to the reality of his predicament"
- capable of erupting; "a live volcano"; "the volcano is very much alive"
"Alive" in song lyrics
See how alive is used in real songs:
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"'cause you need a sexy body, make your partner come alive"
2 Live Crew — Throw the 'D' -
"To rock this party, so come alive!"
2 Live Crew — Word II -
"Doin' what's right to stay alive"
2 Live Crew — Here I Come
Words that rhyme with alive
Usage tips for "alive"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "alive" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for alive to find words that pair well.