alive
/əˈlaɪv/ adjective A2- Having life; living; not dead. · As long as the plant is alive, he will continue to water it.
- In a state of action; in force or operation; existent. · to keep the fire alive· to keep the affections alive
- 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.· First a solitary blackbird started up, and soon the whole forest was alive with birdsong.
- Carrying electrical current; energized. · DANGER: OVERHEAD CATENARY—WIRE IS ALIVE
- Aware of; sensitive to. · We are alive to the ongoing potential for terrorist attacks.
- Sprightly; lively; brisk.
- Susceptible, sensitive; easy to impress; having keen feelings, as opposed to apathy.
- Out of all living creatures. · The Whitest Boy Alive
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And the dolly I intend to come alive;
Not one of us is safe while this fierce creature is alive, and we had called a meeting to decide how to take care of ourselves when you came among us.”
It just makes me feel glad to be alive--it’s such an interesting world.
And all the playthings come alive.
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