Definition for
alive
– In life; living; in the state in which the organs of the body perform their functions: opposed to dead: as, the man is alive.
– In a state of action; in force or operation; unextinguished; undestroyed; unexpired: as, keep the suit alive.
– Full of alacrity; active; sprightly; lively: as, the company were all alive.
– Enlivened; animated; strongly aroused.
– Attentive; open to impressions (from); sensitive; susceptible: used with to: as, he is sufficiently alive to the beauties of nature, but yet more alive to his own interests.
– Filled as with living things; swarming; thronged: as, the city was all alive when the general entered.
– Of all living, by way of emphasis.
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