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