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Alive: Meaning, Examples, and Usage Guide (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：not dead (alive)
alive
/əˈlaɪv/
adj.
Living and breathing; not dead.
not dead
➕
/nɒt dɛd/
adj.
Being in a state of life; not dead; continuing to exist.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
a- (on) + live (life); originally meant 'having life'.
💡 Mnemonic
A live lizard is alive. Just remember 'a' + 'live' = having life.
📖 Example
The turtle was found injured, but thanks to quick treatment, it was alive and well enough to be released back into the ocean.
The turtle was found injured, but thanks to quick treatment, it was alive and well enough to be released back into the ocean.
🔗 Collocations
alive and well – in good health and living
keep alive – maintain the existence or continuation of something
come alive – become active or lively
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
aliveness (n.) – the state of being alive
📖 Cultural Story
From Old English 'on life' (alive). In modern English, it is used in idioms like 'alive and kicking' (1850s) to mean active. No mythical origin.
Meaning 2：lively (alive)
alive
/əˈlaɪv/
adj.
Full of energy, excitement, or activity.
lively
➕
/ˈlaɪvli/
adj.
Full of energy, excitement, or activity; vibrant and dynamic.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The party didn't come alive until our friend Jack arrived with his guitar and started playing.
The party didn't come alive until our friend Jack arrived with his guitar and started playing.
🔗 Collocations
come alive – become lively and full of energy
alive with – filled with activity or people
keep the spirit alive – maintain enthusiasm or excitement
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
aliveness (n.) – the quality of being full of energy or activity
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