beast

/biːst/
noun
  1. An animal, especially a large or wild one.
    • We saw strange beasts in the forest during our hike.
    • Farmers often use beasts to help plow the fields.
    • The lion is a powerful beast that rules the savanna.
  2. A person who is cruel, violent, or behaves in a savage way.
    • In the movie, the villain is a true beast, hurting innocent people.
    • The dictator was a beast who showed no mercy to his enemies.
    • Don't be such a beast to your little brother.
  3. A person or thing that is very impressive or excellent in some way (often used informally).
    • My old truck is a beast; it never breaks down even on rough roads.
    • She's a beast on the basketball court, scoring 40 points last night.
    • That new computer is a beast — it can run any game at max settings.
  4. A thing of a particular kind (used in phrases like 'beast of a problem').
    • Moving all this furniture is a beast of a job.
    • This math test was a beast of an exam.
    • The storm was a real beast, knocking out power for days.
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