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monster

/'mɔnstə/
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Explanation of the Word "Monster"

Part of Speech: Noun

Usage Instructions:
  • Use "monster" to describe frightening creatures in stories (like a dragon or a giant).
  • Use it to describe a person who behaves very cruelly or inhumanely.
  • It can also be used to describe something that is unusually big or powerful.
Examples:
  1. Imaginary Creature: "In the movie, the hero fights a huge monster that lives in the ocean."
  2. Cruel Person: "He was a monster for hurting those innocent people."
  3. Large or Powerful: "The storm was a monster, causing destruction everywhere."
Advanced Usage:
  • In medicine, "monster" can refer to a fetus that has severe physical deformities and is unlikely to survive. This usage is very specific and often sensitive.
  • You might hear "monster" used metaphorically to describe someone whose actions are shocking or evil, such as in the phrase "He turned into a monster after the incident."
Word Variants:
  • Monstrous (adjective): Describing something that is extremely large or ugly; also used to describe cruel actions (e.g., "That was a monstrous lie.").
  • Monstrosity (noun): Referring to a very large and ugly creature or a thing that is very abnormal (e.g., "The building was a monstrosity, out of place in the beautiful park.").
Different Meanings:
  • In Fiction: Monsters are often part of folklore, legends, and horror stories, representing the fears of society.
  • In Everyday Language: Referring to someone as a "monster" can emphasize their bad behavior or personality traits.
Synonyms:
  • Creature
  • Beast
  • Fiend
  • Ogre
  • Villain (in the context of a cruel person)
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • "Monstrous behavior": Referring to actions that are extremely cruel or wicked.
  • "Face your demons": This idiom means to confront your fears or personal issues, sometimes related to behaving like a "monster."
Summary:

"Monster" is a versatile word that can describe anything from a scary creature to a cruel person. It can also refer to something that is unusually large or powerful.

Noun
  1. (medicine) a grossly malformed and usually nonviable fetus
  2. a cruel wicked and inhuman person
  3. a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
  4. someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful
  5. an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts

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