CEFR A2

aka

abbreviation

Meaning

Also known as; used to introduce an alternative name or description.

Examples

The suspect, aka 'The Ghost', had eluded police for months.
She is a talented artist, aka 'The Painter of Light'.

Synonyms: or, otherwise known as, alias

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aka (A2)

abbreviation

Pronunciation: ˈeɪkeɪ

Definition

Also known as; used to introduce an alternative name or description.

Examples

The suspect, aka 'The Ghost', had eluded police for months.
She is a talented artist, aka 'The Painter of Light'.

How to Use aka

aka (abbreviation): Used to introduce an alternative name or description. — "The suspect, aka 'The Ghost', had eluded police for months."

Synonyms of aka

Words with a similar meaning to aka:

or
otherwise known as
alias

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