behemoth
8 synonyms for behemoth, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Something enormous and powerful, especially a huge organization, machine, or creature.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use behemoth
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a corporate behemoth
a behemoth of a company
industry behemoth
Etymology
From Hebrew behemot, a giant beast described in the Book of Job, itself likely an intensive plural of the Hebrew word for "beast."
Full origin of behemoth →Frequently asked questions
What does “behemoth” mean?
The word “behemoth” means something enormous and powerful, especially a huge organization, machine, or creature. In plain terms, something huge and powerful, often used for giant companies or machines.
How do you pronounce “behemoth”?
“Behemoth” is pronounced buh-HEE-muhth (/bəˈhi(ː).məθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “behemoth” in a sentence?
Here is “behemoth” used in a sentence: “The tech behemoth now controls most of the online advertising market.”
What part of speech is “behemoth”?
“Behemoth” is a noun.
Where does the word “behemoth” come from?
The word “behemoth” comes from Hebrew. From Hebrew behemot, a giant beast described in the Book of Job, itself likely an intensive plural of the Hebrew word for "beast.".
