alias
Otherwise; at another time; in other circumstances; otherwise called; also known as;…Otherwise; at another time; in other circumstances; otherwise called; also known as; formerly known as.
US/ˈeɪ.li.əs/
» Tom used an alias.
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2 senses(not comparable)Otherwise; at another time; in other circumstances; otherwise called; also known as; formerly known as.
as known or named at another time or place
(not comparable)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.
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From Latin alias (“at another time; at another place, elsewhere, under other circumstancesFrom Latin alias (“at another time; at another place, elsewhere, under other circumstances, otherwise”). See else and alien.
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