alibi

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈælɪbaɪ/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈæləˌbaɪ/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(al′ə bī′)

Inflections of 'alibi' (n): npl: alibis

Collocations for "alibi"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "alibi" in context.

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alibi

ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
n
  1. didn't have an alibi
  2. her alibi checks out
  3. her alibi [doesn't, didn't] check out
  4. has a (rock) solid alibi
  5. verified his alibi
  6. make sure you have an alibi
  7. [made up, invented, check out] an alibi
  8. do you have an alibi for [March 4th at 10:00 PM]?
  9. am (still) looking into her alibi
  10. [give, offer, provide] an alibi
  11. have an alibi [prepared, ready, lined up]
  12. [evidence, a witness] that supports your alibi
  13. his [friend, wife] was his alibi
n as adj
  1. an alibi [defense, witness]
'alibi' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
create - establish - invent - likely - manufacture - verify - wash

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