ALIVE

/əˈlaɪv/

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Definition

/əˈlaɪv/

adjective

Having life; living; not dead
“As long as the plant is alive, he will continue to water it.”
In a state of action; in force or operation; existent
“to keep the affections alive”
Busy with activity of many living beings; swarming; thronged; busy.
“Although quite dull during the day, the main street comes alive at night, with many bars and clubs opening.”
Sprightly; lively; brisk.
Susceptible; easy to impress; having keen feelings, as opposed to apathy

adjective

(only used attributively) Having life; that is alive.
“The post office will not ship live animals.”
Being in existence; actual
“He is a live example of the consequences of excessive drinking.”
Having active properties; being energized.
Operational; in actual use rather than in testing etc.
Taken from a living animal.
“live feathers”