alive

From Middle English 'a-live', from Old English 'on-līf', meaning 'in life'.

ADJ (1)
[/əˈlaɪv/en-US]
Synonyms living , active informal
Antonyms dead

having life; living; not dead or inanimate.

  • The plant is still alive after all these months without water.
  • He felt more alive than ever as he ran through the vibrant city.
  • The scientists confirmed that the cells are alive and functioning.
  • Even after the accident, she was grateful to be alive.
  • The museum was full of alive energy with people excited to explore.