The meaning of ALIVE is having life : not dead or inanimate. How to use alive in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Alive.

Idiom alive and well (Definition of alive from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

If people or animals are alive, they are not dead. She does not know if he is alive or dead. They kept her alive on a life support machine.

Apr 7, 2026 · Adjective alive (comparative more alive, superlative most alive) (chiefly predicative) Having life; living; not dead.

1. living; existing; not dead or lifeless. 2. living (used for emphasis): the proudest person alive. 3. in force or operation; active: to keep hope alive. 4. full of energy and spirit; lively. 5. having the quality of life; …

ALIVE definition: having life; living; existing; not dead or lifeless. See examples of alive used in a sentence.

Definition of alive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Recovering from his illness has made him more alive to the beauty of life. We need to be alive [= sensitive] to new opportunities for our business to grow.

Idiom alive and well (Definition of alive from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

It's a miracle that he's still alive. I'm very lucky to be alive. He was barely alive when they found him. I don't suppose she'll be found alive. He clung to the belief that his family were alive.