nounπShareAny animal other than a human; usually only applied to land vertebrates, especially large or dangerous four-footed ones."The zookeeper's job was to care for the lions, tigers, and other large beasts in the zoo. "animalnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(more specific) A domestic animal, especially a bovine farm animal."The farmer relies on his beasts to plow the fields every spring. "animalagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person who behaves in a violent, antisocial or uncivilized manner."After the soccer game, the losing team acted like beasts, kicking the water coolers and yelling at the referee. "personcharacterinhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAnything regarded as larger or more powerful than one of its normal size or strength."That is a beast of a stadium."animalbeingnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomeone who is particularly impressive, especially athletically or physically."The football team is full of beasts; they are incredibly strong and fast. "bodypersonsporthumananimalachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(prisons) A sex offender."Example Sentence: "Protecting children from beasts is a priority for law enforcement." "personsexlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething unpleasant and difficult.""For many students, final exams are beasts that must be overcome." "sufferingsituationnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA thing or matter, especially a difficult or unruly one.""The noisy washing machine and the temperamental lawnmower were two unpredictable beasts in the garage." "thinganimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo impose arduous exercises, either as training or as punishment."The coach beasts the team with grueling drills every practice to prepare them for the championship. "animalsportmilitaryactionworkeducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
