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Alias

/ˈeɪ.li.əs/

Another name; an assumed name.

📖 Definitions of "Alias"

noun
  1. 1

    Another name; an assumed name.

  2. 2

    A second or further writ which is issued after a first writ has expired without effect.

  3. 3

    An abbreviation that replaces a string of commands and thereby reduces typing when performing routine actions or tasks.

  4. 4

    An spurious signal generated as a technological artifact.

verb
  1. 1

    To assign an additional name to an entity, often a more user-friendly one.

  2. 2

    (of two signals) to become indistinguishable

adverb
  1. 1

    Otherwise; at another time; in other circumstances; otherwise called.

  2. 2

    Used to connect the different names of a person who has gone by two or more, and whose true name is for any cause doubtful

    "Smith, alias Simpson."

🔄 Synonyms of "Alias"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
assumed namenounAn alias, especially one adopted in order to deceive others.
false namenouna name that has been assumed temporarily
also known asas known or named at another time or place

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Alias"

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WordDefinition
also known asas known or named at another time or place
assumed namenounAn alias, especially one adopted in order to deceive others.
false namenouna name that has been assumed temporarily
pseudonounA poseur; one who is fake.
nicknamenounA familiar, invented name for a person or thing used instead of the actual name of the person or thing, often based on some noteworthy characteristic.
knownnounAccepted, familiar, researched.
famousverbWell known.
famedHaving fame; famous or noted.
pseudonymnounA fictitious name (more literally, a false name), as those used by writers and movie stars.
personanoun(psychology) The mask or appearance one presents to the world.
handleverbThe part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
akanoun(informal) Used to introduce an explanation or clarification: in other words, i.e.
eliasnounA male given name from Hebrew.
a.k.anoun
aliasesnounAnother name; especially, an assumed name.
ilias([German for "Integrated Learning, Information and Work Cooperation System"]) an open-source web-based learning management system.
nicknamedHaving a nickname.
nicknamesnounA familiar, invented name for a person or thing used instead of the actual name of the person or thing, often based on some noteworthy characteristic.
pseudonymsnounA fictitious name (more literally, a false name), as those used by writers and movie stars.
pen namenounA fictitious name used by an author in place of their actual name; a writer's pseudonym.

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