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beam vs appear

appear vs beam

beam is a noun but appear is not a noun.

beam and appear both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
beam Yes No Yes No
appear No No Yes No
As verbs, appear is a hypernym of beam; that is, appear is a word with a broader meaning than beam:
  • beam: have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
  • appear: give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect
Other hypernyms of beam include look, seem.
beam (noun) appear (noun)
long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
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
beam (verb) appear (verb)
smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression come into sight or view
broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television be issued or published
express with a beaming face or smile come into being or existence, or appear on the scene
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion appear as a character on stage or appear in a play, etc.
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect
emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light (of a proposition) seem to be true, probable, or apparent
present oneself formally, as before a (judicial) authority
Difference between beam and appear

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