Definition: capable of erupting
Usage: a live volcano; the volcano is very much alive
Definition: possessing life
Usage: the happiest person alive; the nerve is alive; doctors are working hard to keep him alive; burned alive; a live canary
Definition: having life or vigor or spirit
Usage: an animated and expressive face; animated conversation; became very animated when he heard the good news
Main entry: awake, alert, alive
Definition: mentally perceptive and responsive
Usage: 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
Main entry: alive
Definition: (often followed by `with') full of life and spirit
Usage: she was wonderfully alive for her age; a face alive with mischief
Definition: in operation
Usage: keep hope alive; the tradition was still alive; an active tradition
Main entry: alive
Definition: (followed by `to' or `of') aware of
Usage: is alive to the moods of others