alpha
Translation
alpha
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
((sth.)) alpha He is the alpha male of the wolf pack.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beginning, first; Antonyms: omega, last
Etymology
From Greek 'alpha', from Phoenician 'aleph' meaning 'ox'.
Memory Tips
Remember the phrase 'alpha and omega', which means 'the beginning and the end'.