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alias

/ˈeɪ.li.əs/
Meanings
  • Noun

    An alternative name or term for something or someone.

    - "The alias of the hacker was 'Phantom'."
    - "His real name is John, but he goes by the alias 'Joker' online."
Synonyms

pseudonym , AKA
Rhymes
Words rhyming with alias
mice , nice , spice , vice
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. AIDS (en) : Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

  2. Hails (en) : To greet with shouts or by throwing objects, such as stones.

  3. Ails (en) : To cause distress or suffering to; to afflict.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. aids

  2. hails

  3. ails

Variants
List of all variants of alias that leads to same result
alias , aliases , under an alias
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin word 'alias' meaning 'other' or 'another'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'alias' is commonly used in computer programming and cybersecurity.

  2. Aliases have been used throughout history for various purposes, from ancient Greece to modern times.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. Pseudonym: A false name assumed for a disguise or to deceive.

  2. Nickname: A familiar or affectionate name for someone or something.

Culture
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In literature and media, aliases are often used for secret identities or to disguise true names. In real life, aliases can be used for various reasons such as protection, anonymity, or deception.

How to Memorize "alias"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine an alternate name or term replacing the original name in various contexts.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'alias' with the concept of a disguise or secret identity.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'An Alternative Identity Simplifies Secretly'.

🧠 Bonus Tips

To help you remember the word 'alias', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Association with a common word: Think of the word 'alias' as being similar to 'alias' in the TV show 'NCIS' or 'Law & Order', where a character has a different name or identity.

2. Visualize the word: Imagine an 'a' next to an 'lias' (pronounced like 'lee-as') to create the word 'alias'.

3. Break it down: Break down the word 'alias' into its two syllables, 'a' and 'lias', and practice saying it out loud several times.

4. Mnemonic device: Create a mnemonic device, such as 'An alias is A different identity Lurking In Secret Spaces' to help you remember the word.

5. Practice with context: Practice using the word 'alias' in a sentence, such as 'John Doe's alias is James Smith' to help solidify its meaning and usage in your mind.

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