alive

adjective[after a verb]9

1. •
   not dead

   • As long as the plant is alive, he will continue to water it.
2. •
   In a state of action; in force or operation; existent.
3. •
   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.
4. •
   Aware of; sensitive to.

   • We are alive to the ongoing potential for terrorist attacks.
5. •
   Susceptible, sensitive; easy to impress; having keen feelings, as opposed to apathy.

   • Though tremblingly alive to Nature's laws, Yet ever firm to Honour's sacred cause — 1762
6. •
   Out of all living creatures.

   • The Earl of Northumberland 'was the proudest man alive' and 'was in all his deportment a very great man. — 1702
7. •
   Sprightly; lively; brisk.

   • Smouch, requesting Mr. Pickwick in a surly manner ‘to be as alive as he could, for it was a busy time,’ drew up a chair by the door and sat there, until he had finished dressing. — 1836
8. •
   Carrying electrical current; energized.

   • DANGER: OVERHEAD CATENARY—WIRE IS ALIVE
9. •
   Synonym of live.