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