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a
: a four-footed mammal as distinguished from a human being, a lower vertebrate, and an invertebrate
b
: a lower animal as distinguished from a human being
c
: an animal as distinguished from a plant
d
: an animal under human control
2
: a contemptible person
3
: something formidably difficult to control or deal with
Examples of beast in a Sentence
dogs and other four-footed beasts
the birds and beasts of the forest
They were attacked by a savage beast.
He's a cruel, hateful beast!
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The beast was also equipped with flaps on both sides of its body for swimming, and had intimidating claws extending from its head.
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Alana Wise, NPR, 17 May 2025
Hopefully, the new ensembles will unleash the beast inside these Red Sox…
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—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 16 May 2025
While losing in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals will always be painful, the manner in which Minnesota suffered defeat – with a questionable foul called at the end of regulation to allow the Liberty to force overtime – resulted in anger that could fuel the beast this summer.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 May 2025
In Epic Universe’s Berk, guests can interact with Toothless and other dragons, characters from the film and may even see mythical beasts flying overhead.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
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Alana Wise, NPR, 17 May 2025
Hopefully, the new ensembles will unleash the beast inside these Red Sox…
2.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 16 May 2025
While losing in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals will always be painful, the manner in which Minnesota suffered defeat – with a questionable foul called at the end of regulation to allow the Liberty to force overtime – resulted in anger that could fuel the beast this summer.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 May 2025
In Epic Universe’s Berk, guests can interact with Toothless and other dragons, characters from the film and may even see mythical beasts flying overhead.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
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“Beast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beast. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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beast
noun1
a
: a four-footed mammal as distinguished from human beings and from lower animals both with and without backbones
b
: a farm animal especially when kept for heavy work
2
: a mean or brutal person
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