Meaning
Living, and not dead.
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Word origin
From the Old English phrase on life, meaning in life.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- on life
Examples
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"Alive" means it is living, not dead.
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You can add "very much" to make "alive" stronger.
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"Alive" comes after the verb, not before a noun.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 12: alive, street, funny and 7 more words.