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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

ANOTHER NAMEB1

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.

How to use it: also known as + name (Sodium chloride, also known as salt, is used in cooking.)

Similar words: otherwise known as, aka

Common phrases: also known as something, also known as someone

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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