This means something or someone has life and is not dead. We use it to say a person, animal, or plant is living.
The plant is still alive.
She is alive after the accident.
This use means full of energy, joy, or excitement. It can describe places or events that feel interesting and busy.
The party was very alive tonight.
The city feels alive in the summer.
We use this meaning to say that ideas, feelings, or traditions continue to exist in people’s minds or culture.
The old tradition is still alive today.
The memory of her is alive in my heart.
This use is about electricity. It means the electrical current is flowing and the object is working or dangerous.
Be careful; the wires are alive.
The live wire shocked him.
Used for TV or radio programs that happen at the same time they are seen or heard, not recorded before.
They watched the alive broadcast.
The concert was shown alive on TV.
This meaning is about being mentally awake and aware of what is happening around.
He was alive and aware after the fall.
She stayed alive during the difficult time.
Used to say something is very clear, strong, or exciting in feelings, ideas, or art. It makes things seem real or powerful.
His story made the past alive again.
The painting is alive with colors.
