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beam vs moonbeam

moonbeam vs beam

beam and moonbeam both are nouns.

beam is a verb but moonbeam is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
beam Yes No Yes No
moonbeam Yes No No No
As nouns, moonbeam is a hyponym of beam; that is, moonbeam is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than beam:
  • beam: a column of light (as from a beacon)
  • moonbeam: a ray of moonlight
Other hyponyms of beam include heat ray, high beam, moon-ray, moon ray, sunbeam, sunray, laser beam, low beam.
beam (noun) moonbeam (noun)
long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction a ray of moonlight
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) moonbeam (verb)
smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
express with a beaming face or smile
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
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 moonbeam

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