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”
WORD FORMS
Related formaliveness
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®8 points
Words With Friends®10 points
Double word16 points
Triple word24 points
GOOD TO KNOW
Pig Latinaliveway
Starts & ends withA … E
Syllablesa · live
SYNONYMS & RELATED21
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