
English word alive comes from Old English on līfe
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.