beam vs air

beam and air both are nouns.

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

As verbs, beam and air are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of beam include broadcast, send, transmit.

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

Other hypernyms of beam include bare, publicise, publicize.

beam (noun)	air (noun)
long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction	travel via aircraft
a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts	a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing
the broad side of a ship	a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
(nautical) breadth amidships	medium for radio and television broadcasting
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather	the region above the ground
a column of light (as from a beacon)	the mass of air surrounding the Earth
a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation	a slight wind (usually refreshing)
	a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
	once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour blood

beam (verb)	air (verb)
smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression	expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen
broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television	expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry
express with a beaming face or smile	make public
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion	broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink	be broadcast
emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light	expose to fresh air