guide vs beacon

beacon vs guide

guide and beacon both are nouns.

guide and beacon both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
guide	Yes	No	Yes	No
beacon	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, beacon is a hyponym of guide; that is, beacon is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than guide:

guide: take somebody somewhere
beacon: guide with a beacon

Other hyponyms of guide include hand, lead astray, misdirect, misguide, mislead, show, usher.

guide (noun)	beacon (noun)
a structure or marking that serves to direct the motion or positioning of something	a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes
a model or standard for making comparisons	a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
something that offers basic information or instruction	a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
someone employed to conduct others
someone who can find paths through unexplored territory
someone who shows the way by leading or advising

guide (verb)	beacon (verb)
pass over, across, or through	guide with a beacon
take somebody somewhere	shine like a beacon
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
use as a guide
be a guiding or motivating force or drive

Difference between guide and beacon

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