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A quick definition of a.k.a.:
Term: a.k.a.
Definition: A.K.A. stands for “also known as.” It is used to show other names or nicknames that a person or thing may go by. For example, if someone’s real name is John Smith but they also go by the nickname “Johnny,” you could say “John Smith a.k.a. Johnny.”
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a.k.a.
A.K.A. is short for "also known as." It is used to show other names or nicknames that a person or thing might have.
- Robert Downey Jr., a.k.a. Iron Man
- Prince Rogers Nelson, a.k.a. Prince
- William Jefferson Clinton, a.k.a. Bill Clinton
These examples show how a.k.a. is used to indicate other names that a person is known by. Robert Downey Jr. is an actor who played the character Iron Man in the Marvel movies. Prince Rogers Nelson was a musician who went by the name Prince. William Jefferson Clinton was a former President of the United States who was often called Bill Clinton.