definition of
alive

[1] #1 alive a. [live] possessing life; "the happiest person alive"; "the nerve is alive"; "doctors are working hard to keep him alive"; "burned alive"; "a live canary". wn

[2] #2 alive s. (often followed by 'with') full of life and spirit; "she was wonderfully alive for her age"; "a face alive with mischief". wn

[3] #3 alive a. [animated] having life or vigor or spirit; "an animated and expressive face"; "animated conversation"; "became very animated when he heard the good news". wn

[4] #4 alive s. (followed by 'to' or 'of') aware of; "is alive to the moods of others". wn

[5] #5 alive s. [active] in operation; "keep hope alive"; "the tradition was still alive"; "an active tradition". wn