1.possessing life;
the happiest person alive
2.(often followed by `with') full of life and spirit;
she was wonderfully alive for her age
3.having life or vigor or spirit;
an animated and expressive face
4.(followed by `to' or `of') aware of;
is alive to the moods of others
5.in operation;
keep hope alive
6.(usually followed by `to') showing acute awareness; mentally perceptive;
alert to the problems
7.capable of erupting;
a live volcano