alibi
Translation
alibi, excuse, proof of absence
Examples
The suspect had a solid alibi for the crime.
The suspect had a solid alibi for the crime.
He used work as an alibi to avoid the party.
He used work as an alibi to avoid the party.
Grammar Patterns
to have an alibi to have proof of being elsewhere The suspect had a solid alibi.
an alibi for ((sth.)) an excuse for (sth.) He used work as an alibi to avoid the party.
Similar Words
Synonyms: excuse, defense, justification, pretext
Etymology
From Latin 'alibi', meaning 'elsewhere'. It combines 'alius' (other) and 'ibi' (there, in that place).
Memory Tips
An alibi proves you were 'elsewhere'. The 'ali-' part means 'other', like in 'alias' or 'alien'.