beast — a large or dangerous four-footed animal
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large or dangerous four-footed animal
Pronunciation (IPA): /biːst/
Example Sentences
- My little brother becomes a beast when someone touches his pizza.
- The ancient castle was guarded by a fearsome beast.
- She's a beast at math - she can solve any problem in seconds!
beast
NOUN[/biːst/]
a large or dangerous four-footed animal
The brave knight faced a fierce beast in the forest.
The beast roamed freely across the mountains. (🦁 Wild Animal + 💪 Powerful → Beast)
The hungry beast enjoyed a feast until the least food remained.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Beast derives from Latin bestia, meaning wild animal or beast. The term was used by ancient Romans to describe wild creatures and passed into English through Old French, where it appeared as beste.
Breakdown
Latin bestia (wild animal) → Old French beste → English beast. The word retains its original sense of a large or wild animal, with the Latin root bestia being the primary etymological source.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My little brother becomes a beast when someone touches his pizza.”
“The ancient castle was guarded by a fearsome beast.”
“She's a beast at math - she can solve any problem in seconds!”
“The documentary showed various beasts in their natural habitat.”
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