26984 words

alias

4 definitions • 4 examples
1
used when giving the name that a person is generally known by, after giving their real name:

Examples:

Malcolm Little, alias Malcolm X
2
a false name, especially one used by a criminal:

Examples:

He travels under (= using) an alias.
3
a name that can be used to find a computer file, command, address, etc.
4
a false name that someone is known by:

Examples:

He admitted that the name Rupert Sharp was an alias.
Paul Sopworth, alias (= also known as) Rupert Sharp, went to prison today.

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