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alibi

/ˈæləˌbaɪ/
al · i · bi ˈæl · ə · ˌbaɪ
English Definition
n. proof of being elsewhere
中文释义
不在场证明
Significado en Español
coartada
한국어 뜻
알리바이
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bằng chứng ngoại phạm
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Example Sentence

He had a strong alibi.

他有不在场证明。

Synonyms
excuse defense
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ali(other)+bi(at)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

In the context of a crime novel, the detective insisted that the suspect needed an alibi to prove that they were somewhere else at the time of the crime. What is a synonym for “alibi”?

  1. A Excuse
  2. B Introduction
  3. C Plan
  4. D Forecast
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A — Excuse. “alibi” means n. proof of being elsewhere

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The suspect had a solid ______, proving he was in another city that night.

  1. A alibi
  2. B motive
  3. C weapon
  4. D confession
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A — alibi. “alibi” means n. proof of being elsewhere

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Common questions about “alibi”

What does “alibi” mean?

alibi — n. proof of being elsewhere. In Chinese: 不在场证明.

How do you pronounce “alibi”?

alibi is pronounced /ˈæləˌbaɪ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: al · i · bi.

How do you use “alibi” in a sentence?

He had a strong alibi. (他有不在场证明。)

What are synonyms for “alibi”?

excuse, defense — all close in meaning to alibi (n. proof of being elsewhere).

Is “alibi” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. alibi appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “alibi”?

ali(other)+bi(at)

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