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glare vs beam

beam vs glare

glare and beam both are nouns.

glare and beam both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
glare Yes No Yes No
beam Yes No Yes No
As verbs, beam is a hypernym of glare; that is, beam is a word with a broader meaning than glare:
  • glare: shine intensely
  • beam: emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
Other hypernyms of glare include shine.
glare (noun) beam (noun)
an angry stare long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
a focus of public attention 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
glare (verb) beam (verb)
look at with a fixed gaze smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
shine intensely broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
be sharply reflected 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 glare and beam

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