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单词 alpha and omegas
释义

alpha and omega

noun

1
: the beginning and ending
2
: the principal element

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Doncic is the alpha and omega of the Mavericks’ offense. Doyle Rader, Forbes, 13 Apr. 2022 Power and domination are in this view the alpha and omega. Richard M. Reinsch Ii, National Review, 17 Feb. 2022 These two novels are the alpha and omega for a spy novelist. Washington Post, 14 Dec. 2020 Mixing classes, Waitukaitis and van Hecke designed a 36–by 36–puzzle piece origami that could switch between the shapes of the Greek letters alpha and omega (see video). Adrian Cho, Science | AAAS, 14 Oct. 2019 Morgan got his first tattoo a few weeks ago, a cross with the alpha and omega symbols on his right forearm. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 2 Aug. 2019 Behold the alpha and omega of Jeff Francoeur, Giant Glove Enthusiast. Jon Tayler, SI.com, 3 Sep. 2019 The biggest hit of all was The 5th Dimension’s medley of Hair’s alpha and omega. Billboard Staff, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2019 His report is the alpha and omega, the beginning and the end. Gary Abernathy, Twin Cities, 23 July 2019 See More

Word History

Etymology

from the fact that alpha and omega are respectively the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

alpha and omegas

noun

plural of alpha and omega
1
as in be-all and end-alls

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • be-all and end-alls
  • causes
  • causalities
  • factors
  • stimuli
  • determinants
  • causations
  • antecedents
  • considerations
  • incentives
  • reasons
  • occasions
  • mothers
  • springs
  • impetuses
  • inspirations
  • sources
  • origins
  • instigations
  • roots

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • ramifications
  • side effects
  • repercussions
  • side reactions
  • conclusions
  • dénouements
  • denouements
  • ends
  • byproducts
  • by-products
See More
2
as in centers

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • centers
  • spirits
  • manifestations
  • seats
  • incarnations
  • embodiments
  • substances
  • features
  • attributes
  • personifications
  • essentialities
  • hearts
  • cores
  • piths
  • keynotes
  • properties
  • aspects
  • marrows
  • beings
  • essences
  • stuff
  • kernels
  • souls
  • natures
  • gists
  • quiddities
  • nubs
  • epitomes
  • quintessences
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