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beef

Pronunciation: [biːf]

Word

Learn how to use beef in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “food”

(noun) beef is the meat that comes from cows. It's often cooked and eaten in many different ways, like in burgers or steaks.

Example

We had a delicious beef roast for dinner last night.

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I didn't like the beef dish because it was too tough to chew.

Example

What kind of beef do you prefer, steak or ground beef?

Context: “disagreement”

(noun) beef can also mean a disagreement or problem between people. It's like when two friends are upset with each other and don't want to talk.

Example

They resolved their beef and became friends again.

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The beef between them has caused a lot of tension in the group.

Example

What was the beef between you and your brother?

Context: “complaining”

(verb) to beef means to complain or talk about something that bothers you. It's when you tell someone you're not happy with something.

Example

She decided to beef about the poor service at the restaurant.

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He never beefs about his problems and keeps them to himself.

Example

Did you beef to the teacher about the homework?

How to pronounce beef

Pronunciation: [biːf]

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