Alive etymology

English

English word alive comes from Old English on līfe

Etymology of alive

Detailed word origin of alive

Dictionary entry Language Definition
on līfe Old English (ang)
alife Middle English (enm)
alive English (en) (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.