English Dictionary
Definition monster in British English
monster
noun
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[countable]
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈmɒnstə(r)/
1
an imaginary creature that is large and frightening
Synonyms and related words
2
something that is very large
Example
The pumpkin had grown into a prize-winning monster.
Synonyms and related words
2.1
a situation, system, or organization that has become so large that it can no longer be managed or controlled
Example
He had created a bureaucratic monster.
