also known as

• Expressão usada para introduzir um nome alternativo, apelido ou designação de uma pessoa, lugar ou coisa.

A phrase used to introduce an alternative name, alias, or designation for a person, place, or thing.

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   Used to introduce another name or alias for a person, place, or thing.

   Também conhecido como

   • Samuel Clemens, also known as Mark Twain, was a famous writer.
   • New York City, also known as the Big Apple, is a major tourist destination.
   • The drug, also known as aspirin, is used for pain relief.