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monsteran imaginary creature that is typically large, ugly, and frightening

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: an imaginary creature that is typically large, ugly, and frightening

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɑːnstər/

Example Sentences

  • My boss turns into a monster when the coffee machine breaks.
  • The traffic jam was a monster - it took 3 hours to get home.
  • She's a monster at playing video games - nobody can beat her!

monster

NOUN

[/ˈmɑːnstər/]

an imaginary creature that is typically large, ugly, and frightening

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈmɑːnstər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈmɒnstə(r)/

🌳Etymology

Rootmonstr-
Suffix--er

🎵Rhyme

lobsterrosterfoster
lobster
roster
foster

🔗Collocations

sea monster
monster truck
create a monster
monster hit
real monster
monster appetite

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My boss turns into a monster when the coffee machine breaks.

The traffic jam was a monster - it took 3 hours to get home.

😄 Fun example

She's a monster at playing video games - nobody can beat her!

The Loch Ness Monster is Scotland's most famous mystery.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

beastcreaturedemonfiendgiant

Antonyms

angelsainttiny

Related

dragonvampirezombieghostalien

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