alias

noun
UK: /ˈeɪ.li.æs/
US: /ˈeɪ.li.əs/

  1. A name that someone uses instead of their real name

    1. He uses an alias online to protect his real identity [ ] [ ]
    2. The spy operated under the alias 'Mr Smith' for several years during the mission [ ] [ ]

  2. A false or assumed identity

    1. She travelled under a false alias to avoid being recognized [ ] [ ]
    2. The criminal had several aliases to evade capture by the police after the robbery [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

stage name nickname assumed name pseudonym moniker
alias verb

  1. To call someone or something by a different name.

    1. The suspect was known, alias 'the Shadow,' in criminal circles [ ] [ ]
    2. That singer, alias 'Night Bird,' is performing a concert in the city park tomorrow [ ] [ ]

  2. To give a different name

    1. The system allows you to alias long commands for quicker use, which save time [ ] [ ]
    2. In the computer program, we can alias the variable for easier access, speeding up the code [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "alias" in English means: A name that someone uses instead of their real name, A false or assumed identity.

The phonetic transcription of "alias" is /ˈeɪ.li.æs/ in British English and /ˈeɪ.li.əs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "alias": stage name, nickname, assumed name, pseudonym, moniker.

Example usage of "alias": "He uses an alias online to protect his real identity". More examples on the page.