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aliases

a·li·as
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ey-lee-uh s]
    • /ˈeɪ li əs/
    • /ˈeɪ.li.əs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ey-lee-uh s]
    • /ˈeɪ li əs/

Definitions of aliases word

  • noun plural aliases a false name used to conceal one's identity; an assumed name: The police files indicate that “Smith” is an alias for Simpson. 1
  • adverb aliases at another time; in another place; in other circumstances; otherwise. “Simpson alias Smith” means that Simpson in other circumstances has called himself Smith. 1
  • noun aliases Plural form of alias. 1
  • noun aliases plural of alias. 0

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Origin of aliases

First appearance:

before 1525
One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin aliās (adv.): at another time, otherwise; cf. else

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Parts of speech for Aliases

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

aliases popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for aliases

noun aliases

  • anonyms — an assumed or false name.
  • handles — a part of a thing made specifically to be grasped or held by the hand.

Antonyms for aliases

noun aliases

  • names — a word or a combination of words by which a person, place, or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called, or known.

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