noun

alien

/ˈeɪ.li.ən/ ali·en 2 syllables

Any life form of extraterrestrial or extradimensional origin.

Word facts

Part of speech noun
Syllables 2
Letters 5
Starts with A

Definition of Alien

Any life form of extraterrestrial or extradimensional origin.

How to use Alien

Alien is a noun. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Related words with similar meanings include outlander, fremd, guest — each with slight differences in tone or formality. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.

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Antonyms for Alien

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How many syllables does alien have?

Alien has 2 syllables: ali·en. The word is broken into 2 spoken beats.

What part of speech is alien?

Alien is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.

What are synonyms for alien?

Words with similar meanings to alien include outlander, fremd, guest, stranger. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.

How do you use alien in a sentence?

Alien can be used in sentences where a noun describing any life form of extraterrestrial or extradimensional origin. is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.

What words start with the same letter as alien?

Alien starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does alien have?

Alien has 5 letters. It contains 2 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.