beacon vs beam

beacon and beam both are nouns.

beacon and beam both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
beacon	Yes	No	Yes	No
beam	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, beam is a hypernym of beacon; that is, beam is a word with a broader meaning than beacon:

beacon: shine like a beacon
beam: emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light

Other hypernyms of beacon include shine.

beacon (noun)	beam (noun)
a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes	long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships	a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance	the broad side of a ship
	(nautical) breadth amidships
	a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
	a column of light (as from a beacon)
	a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation

beacon (verb)	beam (verb)
guide with a beacon	smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
shine like a beacon	broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
	express with a beaming face or smile
	experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
	have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
	emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light

Difference between beacon and beam

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