Definitions
1.adjectiveHaving life; living; not dead"As long as the plant is alive, he will continue to water it."
2.adjectiveIn a state of action; in force or operation; existent"to keep the affections alive"
3.adjectiveBusy 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."
4.adjectiveSprightly; lively; brisk.
5.adjectiveSusceptible; easy to impress; having keen feelings, as opposed to apathy
6.adjective(as an intensifier) out of all living creatures.
7.adjective(only used attributively) Having life; that is alive."The post office will not ship live animals."
8.adjectiveBeing in existence; actual"He is a live example of the consequences of excessive drinking."
9.adjectiveHaving active properties; being energized.
10.adjectiveOperational; in actual use rather than in testing etc.
11.adjectiveTaken from a living animal."live feathers"
12.adjectiveImparting power; having motion."a live, or driving, axle"
13.adjectiveStill in active play."a live ball"
14.adjectiveSeen or heard from a broadcast, as it happens."The station presented a live news program every evening."
15.adjective(of a performance or speech) In person."This nightclub has a live band on weekends."
16.adjective(entertainment, performing) Recorded in front of an audience and not having been edited after recording."a live album"
17.adjectiveOf firearms or explosives, capable of causing harm."The air force practices dropping live bombs on the uninhabited island."
18.adjective(circuitry) Electrically charged or energized, usually indicating that the item may cause electrocution if touched."Use caution when working near live wires."
19.adjectiveBeing a bet which can be raised by the bettor, usually in reference to a blind or straddle."Tommy's blind was live, so he was given the option to raise."
20.adjectiveFeaturing humans; not animated, in the phrases “live actors” or “live action”.
21.adjectiveBeing in a state of ignition; burning."a live coal; live embers"
22.adjectiveFull of earnestness; active; wide awake; glowing."a live man, or orator"
23.adjectiveVivid; bright.