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Term: Also Known As

Description:

The phrase "also known as" is commonly used to introduce an alternative name or alias for someone or something. It is used to provide additional or more familiar designations for people, places, or things.

Senses and Usages:

1. Introducing alternate names: Also known as can be used to present alternative names or titles. For example:

• Tom Hanks, also known as "America's Sweetheart."
• New York City, also known as "the Big Apple."

2. Aliases and nicknames: Also known as can be used to introduce aliases or nicknames for individuals. For example:

• Al Capone, also known as "Scarface."
• Elvis Presley, also known as "The King of Rock and Roll."

3. Additional designation: Also known as can be used to provide more familiar or commonly recognized designations. For example:

• Mt. Everest, also known as "Sagarmatha" in Nepal.
• Pencil sharpener, also known as a "pencil parer" in some regions.

Sample Sentences:

1. The renowned masterpiece, The Mona Lisa, painted by Leonardo da Vinci, is also known as "La Gioconda" in Italian.

2. John Doe, also known as "Anonymous," is a mysterious figure who exposed several governmental secrets.

3. The blue whale, the largest creature on Earth, is also known as "Balaenoptera musculus" in scientific terms.

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