alpha

Definition

  • noun: the first letter of the Greek alphabet
  • noun: the 1st letter of the Greek 'alphabet'
  • Α or α
  • synonyms: important, of import, explorative

Examples

  • Money is 'the alpha and omega' of his existence. [=money is the only thing that matters to him]

  • the 'alpha male/female' on the committee [=the most powerful man/woman on the committee]

  • a fight in the pack between a young wolf and the 'alpha male' [=the dominant male]

Movie quotes

  • (..) - (BOTH SCREAMING) - (WOLVES SNARLING AND HOWLING) (GASPS) - (INFANT GIGGLES) - (ROARS) Listen, I'm the alpha. I'm gonna eat this thing first. I'm gonna be the new alpha. No. There is no... There's no need for a new alpha. I'm the alpha! - You... - You're not even a beta. I'm the alpha! No, you're not the alpha! (LAUGHS) BOTH: Aw! (STUTTERS) What just happened? - What was that? (..)
    2016 Storks