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alien

Pronunciation: [ˈeɪliən]

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Learn how to use alien in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “extraterrestrial”

(noun) a being from another planet or outer space. Think of aliens as creatures that come from places far away, sometimes looking very different from us.

Example

The movie featured an alien who could speak multiple languages.

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I don't believe in aliens visiting Earth since there is no real proof.

Example

Do you think aliens exist somewhere in the universe?

Context: “strange”

(adjective) something that feels very different or unfamiliar. When we describe something as alien, we mean it seems unusual or not from around here.

Example

The alien landscape was filled with strange plants and colors.

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The food was not alien; it felt just like home.

Example

Why does this music sound so alien to you?

How to pronounce alien

Pronunciation: [ˈeɪliən]

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