1. : having life : not dead or inanimate. 2. a. : still in existence, force, or operation : active. kept hope alive. b. : still active in competition with a chance of victory. must win to stay alive in the playoffs. 3. : knowing or realizing the existence of something : sensitive. alive to the danger. 4. : marked by alertness, energy, or briskness. More @Wikipedia
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