1. alive - Adjective
2. alive - Adjective Satellite
Having life, in opposition to dead; living; being in a state in which the organs perform their functions; as, an animal or a plant which is alive.
In a state of action; in force or operation; unextinguished; unexpired; existent; as, to keep the fire alive; to keep the affections alive.
Exhibiting the activity and motion of many living beings; swarming; thronged.
Having susceptibility; easily impressed; having lively feelings, as opposed to apathy; sensitive.
Of all living (by way of emphasis).
Source: Webster's dictionaryIt is better to fall in with crows than with flatterers; for in the one case you are devoured when dead, in the other case while alive. Antisthenes
A precious gift from God is every day that we are alive. Source: Internet
When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love. Marcus Aurelius
A dog which refuses a bone is not alive. Somali Proverb
He is still alive because he cannot afford a funeral. Persian Proverb
Woe to the high spirited bride whose mother-in-law is still alive. African Congo Proverb