Beast
/biːst/
nounB1
Definition
A beast is usually a big animal that lives in nature and is not tame (not controlled by people). Sometimes, people use "beast" to talk about an animal that seems strong, scary, or wild. It can also mean a person who acts very strong or rough.
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⚡ See It in Action
A large, wild animal
- •The beast ran quickly through the forest.
- •Many stories talk about a beast living in the mountains.
- •The lion is called the king of beasts.
A person who is very strong or acts rough
- •He is a beast on the football field because he never gives up.
- •She worked like a beast to finish the project on time.
🧲 Make It Stick
- ✓Think of "beast" like "animal" (A1 word), but bigger, wilder, and sometimes scary or powerful
- ✓Picture a large wild animal like a bear or lion, walking in the forest or jungle
- ✓It's the feeling when you see a strong, wild creature that looks dangerous or impressive
- ✓Sounds like "beast" → imagine a big, powerful creature roaring loudly in a deep forest
- ✓In stories, beasts are often animals or monsters that heroes must face or tame
- ✓NOT like "pet" (friendly, small, controlled), a beast is wild and not easy to control
- ✓NOT like "insect" (small), a beast is usually big and strong
- ✓NOT like "monster" (imaginary scary creature), a beast can be a real animal but looks scary or strong
🔄 Try Other Words
- •Creature: any living being (Use when you want a more general or neutral word)
- •Monster: a scary or imaginary beast (Use when talking about something frightening or not real)
- •Brute: a strong, rough person or animal (Use when emphasizing roughness or lack of kindness)
🔍 Unboxing
- •Word parts: "beast" is a simple root word with no prefix or suffix
- •Etymology: Comes from Old English "beast," from Latin "bestia," meaning wild animal
- •Historical development: Used for wild animals in old stories and everyday speech; sometimes used for strong or rough people
- •Modern usage: Commonly used to describe large wild animals or strong people; also appears in stories and expressions
💭 Reflect & Connect
•How do you feel when you hear the word "beast"? Does it make you think of danger, power, or something else?
•Can a "beast" be friendly or kind, or is it always wild and scary? Why do you think people use this word for strong people?
Fill in the blanks with the correct word:
1.The beast in the forest was so ___ that the villagers were afraid to go near it.
2.When he lifts heavy weights, people say he is a ___ because of his great strength.
3.Unlike a small pet, a beast usually lives ___ and is not easy to control.
4.In fairy tales, the beast often has to ___ the princess to break the spell.
5.The lion is known as the king of ___ because of its power and size.
6.She worked like a beast ___ the deadline, showing her strong effort.
7.The beast’s roar was so loud that it ___ the whole valley.