alive

/ə'laɪv/ adjective
5 letters2 syllables8 points in Scrabble®10 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS7
ADJECTIVE
1

Capable of erupting.

“the volcano is very much alive”

2

Possessing life.

“the happiest person alive”

“the nerve is alive”

3

Mentally perceptive and responsive.

“alive to what is going on”

4

In operation.

“keep hope alive”

“the tradition was still alive”

5

Having life or vigor or spirit.

6

(followed by `to' or `of') aware of.

“is alive to the moods of others”

7

(often followed by `with') full of life and spirit.

“she was wonderfully alive for her age”

“a face alive with mischief”

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Pig Latinaliveway
Starts & ends withA … E
Syllablesa · live
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