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"Alive" Definition
Word Fact:
The word "alive" is kind of strange when you think about it. We have "life," "living," lifelong," and the like. So why does this one version of the word have an "a" at the beginning? It actually evolved from the term "on life," which in Old English essentially meant "living." This phrase was in use into the 19th century, but over time, the "n" was dropped and the "o" became easier to pronounce as an "a," with the two words being compressed into "alive."
The word "alive" is kind of strange when you think about it. We have "life," "living," lifelong," and the like. So why does this one version of the word have an "a" at the beginning? It actually evolved from the term "on life," which in Old English essentially meant "living." This phrase was in use into the 19th century, but over time, the "n" was dropped and the "o" became easier to pronounce as an "a," with the two words being compressed into "alive."
idiom
Alive to Aware of; sensitive to: alive to the moods of others.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
adjective
Full of activity or animation; lively: a face alive with mischief.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Full of living or moving things; abounding: a pool alive with trout.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Having life; living. See Synonyms at living.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
In existence or operation; active: keep your hopes alive.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Marked by alertness, energy, or briskness .
Source: Merriam-Webster
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