B1nounnature
US/biːst/
UK/biːst/
a large, wild or dangerous animal
In context
The villagers were afraid of a wild beast living in the forest.
In the fairy tale, the beast turns into a prince.
That truck is a real beast; it can carry ten tons.
Words that go with beast
adjective + noun
- wild beastA wild beast attacked the herd during the night.
- dangerous beastThe explorers feared a dangerous beast in the cave.
- fierce beastThe fierce beast roared and ran off.
noun + preposition
- beast of burdenThe donkey is a traditional beast of burden.
verb + noun
- hunt a beastThe men set out to hunt the beast.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The beast in my house is very cute.Correct: The pet in my house is very cute.