also known as
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌɔːlsoʊ ˈnoʊn əz/ · UK /ˌɔːlsəʊ ˈnəʊn əz/
also known as means: Used before a different name for the same person or thing.
preposition
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Used before a different name for the same person or thing.
- Robert, also known as Bob, lives next door.
- This plant is also known as wild garlic.
- The singer was also known as the Queen of Soul.
Questions about also known as
What does also known as mean?
Used before a different name for the same person or thing.
What is also known as in other languages?
Türkçe: diğer adıyla · Español: también conocido como · Français: également appelé · Deutsch: auch bekannt als · Italiano: anche conosciuto come · 日本語: 別名
How do you pronounce also known as?
In American English /ˌɔːlsoʊ ˈnoʊn əz/; in British English /ˌɔːlsəʊ ˈnəʊn əz/.
How do you use also known as in a sentence?
Robert, also known as Bob, lives next door. This plant is also known as wild garlic.
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