Alum

Synonyms of alum

• graduate
• alumnus
• former student

Antonyms of alum

• undergraduate
• freshman
• current student

Collocations of alum

alum powder

Frequency: 80 %

The recipe called for a pinch of alum powder.

alum block

Frequency: 70 %

He used an alum block as an aftershave.

alum crystal

Frequency: 60 %

The alum crystal dissolved in water.

alum stone

Frequency: 50 %

She used an alum stone to remove odors from her shoes.

Idiomatic Expressions for alum

• Phrase: proud alum
  Meaning: refers to someone who is proud of being a graduate of a particular school or university
  Usage: As a proud alum of Stanford, he frequently donates to the university's scholarship fund.