'alive' definitions:

Definition of 'alive'

From: WordNet
adjective
Possessing life; "the happiest person alive"; "the nerve is alive"; "doctors are working hard to keep him alive"; "burned alive"; "a live canary" [syn: alive(p), live] [ant: dead]
adjective
(often followed by `with') full of life and spirit; "she was wonderfully alive for her age"; "a face alive with mischief"
adjective
Having life or vigor or spirit; "an animated and expressive face"; "animated conversation"; "became very animated when he heard the good news" [syn: animated, alive] [ant: unanimated]
adjective
(followed by `to' or `of') aware of; "is alive to the moods of others"
adjective
In operation; "keep hope alive"; "the tradition was still alive"; "an active tradition" [syn: active, alive(p)]
adjective
Mentally perceptive and responsive;"an alert mind"; "alert to the problems"; "alive to what is going on"; "awake to the dangers of her situation"; "was now awake to the reality of his predicament" [syn: alert, alive(p), awake(p)]
adjective
Capable of erupting; "a live volcano"; "the volcano is very much alive" [syn: alive, live]

Synonyms of 'alive'

From: Moby Thesaurus