alice
word
/ˈæɫəs/
A-lis
/ˈæləs/
A-lis
Definition
A female given name. It is used as a person's name, not as a common vocabulary word with a general meaning.
Usage & Nuances
Usually capitalized as 'Alice'. Common in English-speaking countries and strongly associated with 'Alice in Wonderland', so it can sound classic or literary. As a name, it normally does not take an article.
Spanish: AliciaPortuguese (BR): AlicePortuguese (PT): AliceChinese (Simplified): 爱丽丝Chinese (Traditional): 愛麗絲Hindi: ऐलिसArabic: أليسBengali: অ্যালিসRussian: АлисаJapanese: アリスVietnamese: AliceKorean: 앨리스Turkish: AliceUrdu: ایلسIndonesian: Alice
Example Sentences
I saw Alice at school today.
basic
Alice likes cats.
basic
Can you ask Alice if she's coming tonight?
natural
Alice is my sister.
basic
I think Alice already knows about the meeting.
natural
Oh, Alice? Yeah, I met her last week.
natural