ETYM Old Eng. on live, AS. on lîfe in life; lîfe being dat. of lîf life. Related to Life, Live.
1. Possessing life.
2. (Followed by 'to' or 'of') Aware of.
3. (Often followed by 'with') Full of life and spirit.
4. Capable of erupting; SYN. live.
ETYM From Live.
1. Alive; active.
2. Full of life and interest.
3. Dwelling or inhabiting; often used in combination.
4. Pertaining to living persons.
5. Still in active use.
6. True to life; lifelike.
7. (Used of minerals or stone) In its natural state and place; not mined or quarried.
8. (Intensifier) Absolute.