alien
adjective/ˈeɪliən/
Frequency rank: #2,831 most common English word
Meaning
A being from another world; or strange and unfamiliar.
Example sentence
The spaceship landed on Earth, and everyone wondered if the pilot was alien to our planet.
Synonyms & related words
Practice this word in the quiz
More words in ranks 2,801–2,900
- throatThe passage at the back of the mouth leading to the stomach and lungs.
- tigerA large wild cat with orange fur and black stripes.
- toyAn object that children play with.
- wisdomThe quality of having good judgment based on knowledge and experience.
- accountingThe work of keeping and checking financial records.
- awkwardCausing or feeling embarrassment; not comfortable or graceful.
- beastA large or dangerous wild animal.
- beefThe meat of a cow.
- candyA sweet food made mainly of sugar.
- carrierA person, animal, or thing that carries or spreads something.