beacon vs guide

guide vs beacon

beacon and guide both are nouns.

beacon and guide both are verbs.

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

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

beacon: guide with a beacon
guide: take somebody somewhere

Other hypernyms of beacon include conduct, direct, lead, take.

beacon (noun)	guide (noun)
a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes	a structure or marking that serves to direct the motion or positioning of something
a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships	a model or standard for making comparisons
a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance	something that offers basic information or instruction
	someone employed to conduct others
	someone who can find paths through unexplored territory
	someone who shows the way by leading or advising

beacon (verb)	guide (verb)
guide with a beacon	pass over, across, or through
shine like a beacon	take somebody somewhere
	direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
	use as a guide
	be a guiding or motivating force or drive

Difference between beacon and guide

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