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beast

The correct spelling is beast.

How to pronounce beast

/biːst/
noun

IPA: /biːst/

Say it like: Bee-st

The correct spelling is beast. Any animal other than a human; usually only applied to land vertebrates, especially large or dangerous four-footed ones. For example: "That is a beast of a stadium."

Usage Examples

That is a beast of a stadium.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Any animal other than a human; usually only applied to land vertebrates, especially large or dangerous four-footed ones.
  2. 2.(more specific) A domestic animal, especially a bovine farm animal.
  3. 3.A person who behaves in a violent, antisocial or uncivilized manner.
  4. 4.Anything regarded as larger or more powerful than one of its normal size or strength.
  5. 5.Someone who is particularly impressive, especially athletically or physically.

verb

  1. 1.To impose arduous exercises, either as training or as punishment.

adjective

  1. 1.(chiefly Midwestern and northeastern US) great; excellent; powerful

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