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The beast hid in the cave.
What does Beast mean?
A beast is a strong or wild animal, often in stories.
Dictionary definition
An animal, especially one that seems strong, wild, or frightening in stories.
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The legend described a fierce beast in the forest.
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The author used the beast to create danger and mystery in the story.
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What does beast mean?
Beast means a strong or wild animal, often in stories.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to beast?
Creature is closest because it connects to this meaning: A beast is a strong or wild animal, often in stories.
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Human is a useful contrast because beast means: A beast is a strong or wild animal, often in stories.
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MeaningBeast means A beast is a strong or wild animal, often in stories.
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Synonyms
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humanA person rather than a beast.
tame animalAn animal that is not wild.
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Beast word family
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beast
noun
beasts
More than one beast.
adjective
beastly
Cruel, rough, or like a beast.
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A beast is a strong or wild animal, often in stories.
Common mix-up
Beast is not the same as human. It means a beast is a strong or wild animal, often in stories.
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Read this model sentence: The legend described a fierce beast in the forest. Clue words: legend, described, fierce. Underline clue words that show why beast fits instead of human. Now write one new sentence that shows beast without using the word beast. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show beast?
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