aliue

Adjective

alive (comparative more alive, superlative most alive)

1. (predicative) Having life; living; not dead.
   • As long as the plant is alive, he will continue to water it.

   Synonyms:

   alive and kicking

2. (predicative) In a state of action; in force or operation; existent.
   • to keep the fire alive

   Synonyms:

   existing

3. (predicative) Busy with activity of many living beings; swarming; thronged; busy.
   • Although quite dull during the day, the main street comes alive at night, with many bars and clubs opening.
4. (predicative) Carrying electrical current; energized.
   • DANGER: OVERHEAD CATENARY—WIRE IS ALIVE

   Synonyms:

   energized, hot, live

5. (predicative) Aware of; sensitive to.
   • We are alive to the ongoing potential for terrorist attacks.
6. (predicative) Sprightly; lively; brisk.
   • Smouch, requesting Mr. Pickwick in a surly manner ‘to be as alive as he could, for it was a busy time,’ drew up a chair by the door and sat there, until he had finished dressing.1836 March – 1837 October, Charles Dickens, “(please specify the chapter name)”, in The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, London: Chapman and Hall, […], published 1837, →OCLC

   Synonyms:

   frisky

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