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alias

a·li·as

alias

 
 
pronunciation:
eI li s
parts of speech:
noun, adverb
features:
Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
part of speech: noun
definition: a false or assumed name.
The escaped convict had been getting odd jobs using an alias.
synonyms:
anonym, nom de plume, pen name, pseudonym
similar words:
nickname
Word Combinations  About this feature
adjective + (n.)alias false
verb + (n.)alias adopt, check, eliminate, figure, name, register, rent, sound, travel, use
noun + (n.)alias Help flight, gut, identity, memory, name, passport, prey, sex, tornado
 
part of speech: adverb
definition: otherwise known as; in other circumstances called.
Bob Martin alias Roberto Martinez.
synonyms:
a.k.a.
Word Parts  About this feature
The word alias contains the following part:
ali Latin root that means other, foreign
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