alive

  1. Adjective.  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. Adjective.  In a state of action; in force or operation; unextinguished; unexpired; existent.
  3. Adjective.  Exhibiting the activity and motion of many living beings; swarming; thronged.
  4. Adjective.  Sprightly; lively; brisk.
  5. Adjective.  Having susceptibility; easily impressed; having lively feelings, as opposed to apathy; sensitive.
  6. Adjective.  As intensifier, of all living.

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