alibis

[US]/ˈælɪbaɪz/

[UK]/əˈlɪbaɪz/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.evidence that someone was elsewhere when a crime was committed; a claim or piece of evidence that someone was somewhere else at the time a crime was committed; Statements or pieces of evidence that someone gives to prove they were not involved in a crime.; A claim or excuse used to justify something, often unreasonable or untrue.

Phrases & Collocations

have an alibi

fabricate alibis

check alibis

suspect's alibis

a flimsy alibi

an airtight alibi

Example Sentences

he came up with several alibis to avoid going to work.

the detective investigated all the alibis presented by the suspects.

her alibis were unconvincing and she was eventually found guilty.

he had no alibis for his absence from the meeting.

the police doubted the validity of his alibis.

she concocted elaborate alibis to cover her tracks.

the suspect offered a flimsy alibi that quickly fell apart.

he tried to use an alibi, but it was easily disproven.

the witness's alibi corroborated the suspect's story.

the lack of a strong alibi sealed his fate.

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