alive
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/əˈlaɪv/
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/əˈlaɪv/
Being alive means you're living and not dead.
After the accident, he was lucky to be alive.
If something is full of emotion or activity, it's very lively or exciting.
The city was alive with the sounds of music and laughter.
If something is continuing to exist, it's still there and hasn't ended or stopped.
The tradition has been kept alive by the local community.
If a place is full of living or moving things, it's teeming with life and activity.
The forest was alive with the chatter of birds.
If someone is aware of something, they know it exists and is important.
She was very much alive to the dangers of the situation.