What is the difference between beef and meat?

The difference between beef and meat is that beef is a specific type of meat. Here's the breakdown:

* Meat: A general term referring to the flesh of animals used as food. It can be from a variety of sources, including cows, pigs, sheep, chicken, fish, and more.

* Beef: Specifically refers to the flesh of cattle. It's one type of meat among many.

So, all beef is meat, but not all meat is beef.