transcription, транскрипция: [ ə-ˈlīv ]
adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English on life, from on + līf life
Date: before 12th century
1. : having life : not dead or inanimate
2.
a. : still in existence, force, or operation : active
kept hope alive
b. : still active in competition with a chance of victory
must win to stay alive in the playoffs
3. : knowing or realizing the existence of : sensitive
alive to the danger
4. : marked by alertness, energy, or briskness
his face came alive at the mention of food
5. : marked by much life, animation, or activity : swarming
streets alive with traffic
6. — used as an intensive following the noun
the proudest boy alive
Synonyms: see aware
• alive·ness noun