English · Word Candidate

alive

/əˈlaɪv/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Having life; living; not dead.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Có sự sống, còn sống, không chết

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Adjective

As long as the plant is alive, he will continue to water it.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

In a state of action; in force or operation; existent.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trong tình trạng hoạt động, có hiệu lực

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Adjective

to keep the fire alive

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “alive” mean?

Having life; living; not dead.

Is “alive” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.