half-alive

half-a·live

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Definitions of half-alive word

adjective half-alive having life; living; existing; not dead or lifeless. 1
adjective half-alive living (used for emphasis): the proudest man alive. 1
adjective half-alive in a state of action; in force or operation; active: to keep hope alive. 1
adjective half-alive full of energy and spirit; lively: Grandmother's more alive than most of her contemporaries. 1
adjective half-alive having the quality of life; vivid; vibrant: The room was alive with color. 1
adjective half-alive Electricity. live2 (def 17). 1

before 1000

One of the 6% oldest English words

before 1000; Middle English; Old English on līfe in life; see a-1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".