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alpha

The word “alpha” has 2 syllables: al-pha

It's pronounced as /ˈæl.fə/

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In the thesaurus, “alpha” has 52 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for alpha along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for alpha

Antonyms for alpha

Meanings of alpha

  • noun
    1. The name of the first letter of the Greek alphabet (Α, α), followed by beta. In the Latin alphabet it is the predecessor to A.
    2. Latin alpha.
    3. The name of the symbols Α and α used in science and mathematics, often interchangeable with the symbols when used as a prefix.
    4. The return of a given asset or portfolio adjusted for systematic risk.
    5. A person, especially a male, who is dominant, successful and attractive; (see alpha male).
    6. (abbreviation) Alphabet.
    7. The first versions of a program, usually only available to the developer, and only tested by the developer.
    8. The level of translucency of a color, as determined by the alpha channel.
    9. The significance level of a statistical test; the alpha level.
    10. In omegaverse fiction, a person of a sexually-dominant (and sometimes secondary) gender/sex that is driven by biology, magic, or other means to bond with an omega, with males of this type often having canine-like genitalia.
  • adjective
    1. Designates the first in an order of precedence.
    2. (of person, object or action) exhibiting characteristics of the alpha male/female archetype.
    3. Designates some bright star, usually the brightest star, of a constellation.

Example Sentences

  • He behaves like the alpha in every meeting.
  • The alpha wolf led the pack through the forest.
  • She is considered the alpha of the team because of her leadership skills.
  • In the office, the alpha often sets the tone for everyone else.
  • The young athlete tried to challenge the alpha on the field.

On this page you'll find 67 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to alpha, such as: advent, appearance, arrival, baseline, beginning, birth, cessation.

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