a false name used to conceal one's identity; an assumed name

The police files indicate that Smith is an alias for Simpson.

at another time; in another place; in other circumstances; otherwise. Simpson alias Smith means that Simpson in other circumstances has called himself Smith.

noun

name

adverb

also called , also known as , otherwisenotes:an alias is an assumed name , an alibi is a form of defense whereby a defendant attempts to prove that he or she was elsewhere when the crime in question was committed , while an excuse is an explanation offered to justify or obtain forgiveness

noun

aka , anonym , assumed name , handle * , moniker , nickname , nom de guerre , nom de plume , pen name , pseudonym , stage name , summer namenotes:an alias is an assumed name , an alibi is a form of defense whereby a defendant attempts to prove that he or she was elsewhere when the crime in question was committed , while an excuse is an explanation offered to justify or obtain forgiveness , epithet , handle , name