beacon vs shine

shine vs beacon

beacon and shine both are nouns.

beacon and shine both are verbs.

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

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

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

Other hypernyms of beacon include beam.

beacon (noun)	shine (noun)
a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes	the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance

beacon (verb)	shine (verb)
guide with a beacon	make (a surface) shine
shine like a beacon	experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
	be shiny, as if wet
	have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
	touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly
	be distinguished or eminent
	be clear and obvious
	emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
	be bright by reflecting or casting light
	throw or flash the light of (a lamp)

Difference between beacon and shine

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