monster (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈmɒnstər/
Definition
A frightening creature, often large and imaginary.
Examples
The fairy tale warned of a fearsome monster lurking in the forest.
He felt like a monster after he broke his mother's favorite vase.
Scientists have discovered a new deep-sea creature that looks like a real-life monster.
How to Use monster
- monster under the bed (idiom)
- A common childhood fear of a creature hiding in one's bedroom. — "My son is convinced there's a monster under the bed."
- like a monster (collocation)
- To behave in a very aggressive, cruel, or frightening way. — "He turned into a monster when he drank too much alcohol."
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