pharos vs beacon

pharos and beacon both are nouns.

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

As nouns, pharos and beacon are synonyms defined as:

pharos and beacon: a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships

Other synonyms of pharos include beacon light, lighthouse.

pharos (noun)	beacon (noun)
a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships	a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes
	a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
	a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance

pharos (verb)	beacon (verb)
	guide with a beacon
	shine like a beacon