Definition of Alive

Adjective: alive u'lIv

Possessing life
"the happiest person alive"; "the nerve is alive"; "doctors are working hard to keep him alive"; "burned alive";
- live
(often followed by 'with') full of life and spirit
"she was wonderfully alive for her age"; "a face alive with mischief"
Having life, vigour or spirit
"an alive and expressive face";
- animated
(followed by 'to' or 'of') aware of
"is alive to the moods of others"
In operation
"keep hope alive"; "the tradition was still alive";
- active
Mentally perceptive and responsive
"alive to what is going on";
- alert, awake, on the ball
Capable of erupting
"the volcano is very much alive";
- live