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English word alive comes from Old English on līfe

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on līfe (Old English)

alife (Middle English)

alive (English)

(as an intensifier) out of all living creatues.. Busy with activity of many living beings; swarming; thronged; busy.. Having life; living; not dead. Having susceptibility; easily impressed; having lively feelings, as opposed to apathy; sensitive.. In a state of action; in force or operation; existent. Sprightly; lively; brisk.

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