Alive

Definition of Alive

A`live´

a.	1.	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.	In a state of action; in force or operation; unextinguished; unexpired; existent; as, to keep the fire alive; to keep the affections alive.
	3.	Exhibiting the activity and motion of many living beings; swarming; thronged. The Boyne, for a quarter of a mile, was alive with muskets and green boughs. - Macaulay.
	4.	Sprightly; lively; brisk.
	5.	Having susceptibility; easily impressed; having lively feelings, as opposed to apathy; sensitive. Tremblingly alive to nature's laws. - Falconer.
	6.	Of all living (by way of emphasis). Northumberland was the proudest man alive. - Clarendon.

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