Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A term referring to the meat from cattle, often used as food. It can also mean a complaint or a grudge. Synonyms:
Antonyms:
This word has no antonyms Examples:
We had beef for dinner last night.Do you prefer beef or chicken on your pizza?
Etymology:
Middle English befe, derived from Old French buef, coming from Latin bos, meaning ox or cow.
Usage Statistics:
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