Online Security Vocabulary

noun a false or fictitious identity

adverb used to indicate that a named person is also known or more familiar under another specified name

• The suspect used an alias to avoid being identified by the authorities.
• I heard that John goes by the alias 'Big J' at the gym.
• Yo, have you met my friend who goes by the alias 'Slick Rick'?
• In the world of espionage, having an alias is crucial for maintaining anonymity.

verb A word used to express an action, state, or occurrence.

adjective A word that describes or gives more information about a noun.

adverb A word that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb.

preposition A word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

• Please be careful when handling the delicate glassware.
• Hey, be careful with that expensive vase!
• Yo, be careful not to spill that drink everywhere.
• Be careful with your words, they can hurt more than you realize.