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al·pha

alpha

 
pronunciation:
ael f
parts of speech:
noun, adjective
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Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: noun
definition 1: the name of the first letter of the Greek alphabet.
definition 2: any first or initial thing. (See alpha and omega.)
antonyms:
omega
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part of speech: adjective
definition: having the dominant position among other members of the same sex within a group; top.
We identified the alpha female in the wolf pack.