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AKA — also known as; used to introduce an alternative name or alias

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: also known as; used to introduce an alternative name or alias

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌeɪ keɪ ˈeɪ/

Example Sentences

  • Robert Downey Jr., AKA Iron Man, loves cheeseburgers.
  • Please contact our manager, Sarah Kim, AKA 'Coffee Queen'.
  • The company AKA 'Big Blue' announced new products.

AKA

ADVERB

[/ˌeɪ keɪ ˈeɪ/]

also known as; used to introduce an alternative name or alias

AKA — also known as; used to introduce an alternative name or alias (concept illustration)
💡 Concept
From every alias, AKA, there's only one true way to say!
🎵 Rhyme

From every alias, AKA, there's only one true way to say!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌeɪ keɪ ˈeɪ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌeɪ keɪ ˈeɪ/

🌳Etymology

Origin

AKA is a modern English acronym formed from the phrase 'Also Known As,' used since the mid-20th century to introduce an alternative name, nickname, or alias for a person or entity. It emerged from common abbreviation practices in English to create a more concise way of presenting multiple names.

Breakdown

A(lso) + K(nown) + A(s), where each capital letter represents the first letter of each word in the phrase 'Also Known As,' forming the acronym AKA.

🎵Rhyme

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🔗Collocations

AKA stage name
AKA nickname
AKA alias
formally known AKA
AKA brand name

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“Robert Downey Jr., AKA Iron Man, loves cheeseburgers.”

😄 Fun example

“Please contact our manager, Sarah Kim, AKA 'Coffee Queen'.”

“The company AKA 'Big Blue' announced new products.”

😄 Fun example

“My cat, AKA 'Food Destroyer', knocked over the bowl again.”

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