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beam vs flare

flare vs beam

beam and flare both are nouns.

beam and flare both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
beam Yes No Yes No
flare Yes No Yes No
As verbs, flare is a hyponym of beam; that is, flare is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than beam:
  • beam: emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
  • flare: shine with a sudden light
beam (noun) flare (noun)
long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction (baseball) a fly ball hit a short distance into the outfield
a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts a short forward pass to a back who is running toward the sidelines
the broad side of a ship a device that produces a bright light for warning or illumination or identification
(nautical) breadth amidships a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather a sudden outburst of emotion
a column of light (as from a beacon) a sudden eruption of intense high-energy radiation from the sun's surface; associated with sunspots and radio interference
a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation an unwanted reflection in an optical system (or the fogging of an image that is caused by such a reflection)
a sudden burst of flame
a shape that spreads outward
reddening of the skin spreading outward from a focus of infection or irritation
a sudden recurrence or worsening of symptoms
beam (verb) flare (verb)
smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression become flared and widen, usually at one end
broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television erupt or intensify suddenly
express with a beaming face or smile burn brightly
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion shine with a sudden light
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 beam and flare

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