alive
Translation
alive, living
Examples
My grandparents are still alive.
My grandparents are still alive.
The city comes alive at night.
The city comes alive at night.
He is alive to the dangers of the situation.
He is alive to the dangers of the situation.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) is alive to be living Is that spider alive?
to be alive with ((sth.)) to be full of (sth.) The garden is alive with bees.
to be alive to ((sth.)) to be aware of (sth.) She is alive to the possibility of failure.
Similar Words
Synonyms: living, animate; Antonyms: dead, deceased
Etymology
From Old English 'on līfe', meaning 'in life'. The 'a-' prefix often meant 'in' or 'on'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as being in the state of having 'a life'. If you have 'a life', you are alive.