aliens
word · lemma: alien
Definition
Aliens are living beings from another planet or from outer space. In some contexts, the word can also mean foreigners, but that meaning is less common in everyday conversation here.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used in movies, science fiction, and casual talk about life in space. Common phrases include 'alien invasion', 'alien spaceship', and 'believe in aliens'. Be careful: in legal or official English, 'alien' can mean a foreign national, but that use sounds formal or old-fashioned in everyday speech.
Example Sentences
Do you believe aliens have visited Earth?
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My brother watches every documentary about aliens he can find.
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Honestly, with how huge the universe is, I’d be surprised if there were no aliens out there.
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Some people think aliens live on other planets.
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The movie is about friendly aliens.
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That guy is so weird, he talks like he's met aliens before.
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