Synonyms for

Aka

Verb / ˈɑ:kʌ / / ˈeɪˈkeɪˈeɪ / Another word for aka — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Aka means 'also known as' or 'otherwise called'.

Synonyms & similar words

named labeled designated entitled termed titled denoted called dubbed christened styled branded

Synonyms by register

Formal

otherwise known as also known as identified as

Informal

or alias goes by goes by the name of

Common collocations

  • aka John Smith
  • aka 'The Shadow'
  • aka Mr. Jones
  • aka the suspect
  • aka the artist
  • aka the alias

Word family

adverb also

Usage note

AKA is an initialism for 'also known as'. It is commonly used in informal contexts to introduce an alternative name or alias.

Example sentences

  1. My sister, aka the boss of the house, told me to clean my room.
  2. I love eating sushi, aka Japanese food.
  3. The famous singer, aka the queen of pop, released a new album.
  4. My favorite color, aka pink, is the color of cotton candy.
  5. The cat, aka the ruler of the house, likes to sleep on my bed.

Quotes

  • I'm not a businessman, I'm a business, man! Aka Jay-Z
  • I never lose, either I win or learn. Aka Nelson Mandela
  • I'm living my best life, ain't going back and forth with you. Aka Lil Duval

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