alive

• Lebendig, nicht tot; auch voller Energie und Tatkraft.

Describes something that is living, not dead, or full of energy and activity.

1. Living, not deadA1formal

   Having life; not dead.

   Lebendig

   • The cat is still alive after the accident.
   • He felt alive for the first time in years.
   • Are there any survivors alive after the crash?

   Synonymeanimatebreathingexistinglivelivingquicksentientvital

   Antonymedeaddeceasedinanimatelifeless

2. Full of energy or activityB1informal

   Full of life, energy, or excitement.

   Voller Energie

   • The city streets are alive with music at night.
   • She felt alive during the concert.
   • The party was alive with laughter and dancing.

   Synonymeanimateddynamicenergeticlivelyspiritedsprightlyvibrantvivacious

   Antonymedullinertlifelesslistlessspiritless

3. Currently existing or activeB2formal

   In existence or operation at the present time.

   Lebendig

   • The tradition is still alive in rural areas.
   • The volcano is alive and could erupt anytime.
   • His memory is kept alive through stories.

   Synonymeactivecurrentexistingextantin forceoperativeprevalent

   Antonymedeaddefunctdormantextinctinactiveinoperative