Thesaurus: alive

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1. a. Having life, in opposition to dead; living; being in a state in which the organs perform their functions; as, an animal or a plant which is alive.
2. a. In a state of action; in force or operation; unextinguished; unexpired; existent; as, to keep the fire alive; to keep the affections alive.
3. a. Exhibiting the activity and motion of many living beings; swarming; thronged.
4. a. Sprightly; lively; brisk.
5. a. Having susceptibility; easily impressed; having lively feelings, as opposed to apathy; sensitive.
6. a. Of all living (by way of emphasis).
7. adj. possessing life
8. adj. (often followed by ‘with’) full of life and spirit
9. adj. having life or vigor or spirit
10. adj. (followed by ‘to’ or ‘of’) aware of
11. adj. in operation
12. adj. mentally perceptive and responsive