What does ALIAS mean?

Alias

Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definitions:

• Noun: a false or assumed identity; a name that someone uses instead of their real name.
• Verb: to use a false or assumed identity; to give a false name or identity.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈeɪ.li.əs/
• UK: /ˈeɪ.li.əs/

Origin and Usage: The word "alias" comes from the Latin word "alius," meaning "other" or "another." It has been used in English since the 16th century. Alias is commonly used in legal and criminal contexts to refer to a false or assumed identity used by someone, often for nefarious purposes. It is also used in computing to refer to a secondary name or identifier for a file or user.

Synonyms: pseudonym, assumed name, false name, pen name, stage name.

Related Words: alibi, aline, aisle, alien, alive.

Example Sentences:

• The criminal used several aliases to avoid being caught by the police.
• She writes under the alias of Jane Smith.
• He alias-ed himself as John Doe to avoid being recognized.