beasts

Meanings

• noun

  Large animals, especially those that have a ferocious or frightening aspect.

  - "The jungle was full of strange and fearsome beasts."
  - "Children were warned not to go near the beasts in the zoo."

• noun

  A mythical or legendary creature.

  - "Dragons and unicorns are popular beasts in mythology."
  - "In Greek mythology, the Minotaur was a half-man, half-bull beast."

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Pronunciation

1. /biːsts/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with beasts
feasts , beasts of burden , east , least

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Variants

List of all variants of beasts that leads to same result
beast , beasts , beast of burden , beasts of burden

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Forms

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beasts, beast's, beasts', beastly

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Etymology

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Old English 'beast' or 'beastas', from Proto-Germanic 'besto-' or 'beusto-', meaning 'livestock, cattle'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest known beast was the Argentinosaurus, a dinosaur that could grow up to 122 feet long.

2. The term 'beast' is also used figuratively to describe someone who behaves in a cruel or savage manner.

3. The phrase 'let sleeping dogs lie' means not to bring up a sensitive topic that could cause trouble or conflict, like a sleeping beast.

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Related Concepts

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1. Wildlife: Beasts are a type of wildlife, which refers to animals that live in their natural habitats.

2. Zoology: Beasts are a subject of study in the field of zoology, which is the branch of biology concerned with the animal kingdom.

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Culture

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Beasts have been a significant part of various cultures throughout history. They have been depicted in art, literature, and mythology. In many stories, beasts symbolize fear, power, or the unknown. For example, in the Bible, the Behemoth and Leviathan are described as massive beasts representing chaos and destruction. In medieval Europe, heraldry featured various beasts as emblems of power and nobility.

How to Memorize "beasts"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize beasts, imagine large, powerful animals or mythical creatures. Try to create a mental image of their appearance and behavior.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'beasts' with images of animals in the wild or mythical creatures from stories.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Big Furry Animals Eat Lots' to remember the definition of beasts as large animals.

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