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- /biːf/
- /biːf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- /biːf/
Definition of beefed word
- noun beefed Simple past tense and past participle of beef. 1
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Parts of speech for Beefed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
beefed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
beefed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for beefed
verb beefed
- complained — to express dissatisfaction, pain, uneasiness, censure, resentment, or grief; find fault: He complained constantly about the noise in the corridor.
- grumbled — to murmur or mutter in discontent; complain sullenly.
- moaned — a prolonged, low, inarticulate sound uttered from or as if from physical or mental suffering.
- groused — to grumble; complain: I've never met anyone who grouses so much about his work.
- griped — Informal. to complain naggingly or constantly; grumble.
noun beefed
- disputed — to engage in argument or debate.
- squabbled — to engage in a petty quarrel.
- armed — Someone who is armed is carrying a weapon, usually a gun.
- fleshed — having flesh, especially of a specified type (usually used in combination): dark-fleshed game birds.
- forced — strained, unnatural, or affected: a forced smile.
Antonyms for beefed
verb beefed
- praised — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
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