alpha
Translation
alpha, the first letter of the Greek alphabet, dominant animal
Examples
Alpha is the first letter of the Greek alphabet.
Alpha is the first letter of the Greek alphabet.
He is the alpha male of the wolf pack.
He is the alpha male of the wolf pack.
Grammar Patterns
alpha the first letter of the Greek alphabet Alpha is the first letter of the Greek alphabet.
the alpha ((animal type)) the dominant animal in a group He is the alpha male of the wolf pack.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beginning, first, start; Antonyms: omega
Etymology
From Greek 'alpha', which came from the Phoenician word 'aleph', meaning 'ox'.
Memory Tips
The phrase 'Alpha and Omega' means 'the beginning and the end'. Alpha is the start.