alive

alive has 13 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 5.

Definitions

• a.. 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.
• a.. In a state of action; in force or operation; unextinguished; unexpired; existent; as, to keep the fire alive; to keep the affections alive.
• a.. Exhibiting the activity and motion of many living beings; swarming; thronged.
• a.. Sprightly; lively; brisk.
• a.. Having susceptibility; easily impressed; having lively feelings, as opposed to apathy; sensitive.
• a.. Of all living (by way of emphasis).
• a.. capable of erupting; "a live volcano"; "the volcano is very much alive"
• a.. possessing life; "the happiest person alive"; "the nerve is alive"; "doctors are working hard to keep him alive"; "burned alive"; "a live canary"
• a.. having life or vigor or spirit; "an animated and expressive face"; "animated conversation"; "became very animated when he heard the good news"
• a.. 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"
• a.. (often followed by `with') full of life and spirit; "she was wonderfully alive for her age"; "a face alive with mischief"
• a.. in operation; "keep hope alive"; "the tradition was still alive"; "an active tradition"