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The definition of alive is having life or existing.

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A kitten, a child and a fish are each an example of something that is alive.

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adjective

having life; living
in existence, operation, etc.; unextinguished: to keep old memories alive
lively; alert

Origin: ME alyfe, on live < OE on līfe; on, in + līfe, dat. of līf, life

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adjective

Having life; living. See Synonyms at living.
In existence or operation; active: keep your hopes alive.
Full of living or moving things; abounding: a pool alive with trout.
Full of activity or animation; lively: a face alive with mischief.

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Origin: Middle English

Origin: : a-, in a specified state; see a-²

Origin: + live, life (from Old English līf; see life)

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a·liveˈness noun

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