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Webster 1913 Edition
Alias
A′li-as
,adv.
[L., fr.
alius
. See Else
.] (Law)
(a)
Otherwise; otherwise called; – a term used in legal proceedings to connect the different names of any one who has gone by two or more, and whose true name is for any cause doubtful;
as, Smith,
. alias
Simpson(b)
At another time.
A′li-as
,Noun.
pl.
Aliases
. [L., otherwise, at another time.]
(Law)
(a)
A second or further writ which is issued after a first writ has expired without effect.
(b)
Another name; an assumed name.
Webster 1828 Edition
Alias
A'LIAS
, [L.] Otherwise; as in this example, Simson alias Smith; a word used in judicial proceedings to connect the different names by which a person is called who attempts to conceal his true name and pass under a fictitious one.A'LIAS
,Noun.
Definition 2024
aliás
aliás
Portuguese
Adverb
aliás (not comparable)
- I mean; actually (introduces the correction of a mistake in one’s own remark)
- Eu vi doze pássaros; aliás, treze.
- I saw twelve birds; I mean, thirteen.
- Eu vi doze pássaros; aliás, treze.
- by the way (introduces a remark of lesser relevance)
- Aliás, eu gosto de ler livros.
- By the way, I enjoy reading books.
- Aliás, eu gosto de ler livros.
- furthermore; what's more (introduces a further remark)
- Eu já li esse livro. Aliás, já o li duas vezes.
- I have already read this book. What’s more, I’ve read it twice.
- Eu já li esse livro. Aliás, já o li duas vezes.
- however
Synonyms
- (I mean): quer dizer, quero dizer, na verdade
- (by the way): a propósito
- (what’s more): além do mais
- (however): porém, não obstante