beast
gb/bˈist/ us/bˈist/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 4700
Σημασίες
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Ουσιαστικό
B1
entity
1
Large, dangerous animal
A big wild animal that can be dangerous.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a [adjective] beast
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes use 'beast' for any animal, but in modern English it usually suggests something large, wild, or dangerous.
Συνώνυμα
animal (More general term for any living creature, not limited to large or dangerous ones.)
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creature (Neutral term for any living being, including small or harmless ones.)
Αντώνυμα
pet (A domesticated animal kept for companionship rather than danger.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
wild beast
|ferocious beast
|mythical beast
|hunting beasts
Θέματα
animals
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The hunters tracked the beast through the forest.
- A huge beast emerged from the shadows.
- The villagers feared the beast that roamed the hills.
- The beast roared loudly before attacking.
- In the story, a brave knight fought a terrible beast.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The lion is a dangerous beast.
- A beast lives in the forest.
- The man saw a big beast.
- They ran from the scary beast.
Ουσιαστικό
informal
B2
entity
2
Very strong or skilled person
A person who is very good at something or very strong.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] is a beast at [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may not realize this is slang and not used in formal writing.
Συνώνυμα
champion (Focuses on winning or being the best, not necessarily physical strength.)
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powerhouse (Emphasizes great strength or energy.)
Αντώνυμα
weakling (A person lacking strength or skill.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
beast mode
|total beast
Θέματα
sports
|slang
|work
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- She’s a beast on the basketball court.
- That guitarist is an absolute beast.
- He went beast mode during the final match.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- He is a beast at football.
- She plays like a beast.
- My friend is a beast at chess.
Ουσιαστικό
B2
entity
3
Difficult or unpleasant thing
Something that is very hard to do or handle.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] is a different beast
Συνώνυμα
challenge (Focuses on difficulty but without the metaphorical tone.)
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burden (Emphasizes heaviness and unpleasantness.)
Αντώνυμα
breeze (An informal term for something easy to do.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
different beast
Θέματα
work
|life
|daily_life
|communication
Παραδείγματα
- Starting your own business is a different beast from working for someone else.
- The new software update turned out to be a real beast to install.
- Negotiating with them can be a beast.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- This test is a beast.
- The job is a different beast than last year.
- Math can be a real beast for me.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
beast
IPA
GB/bˈist/
US/bˈist/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
beast (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (beast)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: beast
- Plural: beasts
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
beast mode
1/bˈist mˈoʊd/
fixed phrase
slang
Extreme effort and performance
Working or playing with great energy and power.
Παραδείγματα
- He went into beast mode during the final minutes of the game.
- When she’s in beast mode, nothing can stop her.
beast of burden
1/bˈist əv bˈɚdən/
fixed phrase
Animal used for carrying loads
An animal that carries heavy things for people.
Παραδείγματα
- Donkeys are common beasts of burden in rural areas.
- The horse was used as a beast of burden on the farm.