monster — an 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/
Korean meaning: 괴물, 괴수 (상상의 무시무시한 생물)
Korean pronunciation: **몬**스터
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
Origin
라틴어 'monstrum'에서 유래했으며, 원래는 '신의 뜻을 보여주는 징조나 경고'를 의미했습니다. 고대 로마인들은 기형이나 비정상적인 것을 신의 메시지로 여겼죠.
🎵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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