satellite vs beam

beam vs satellite

satellite and beam both are nouns.

satellite is an adjective but beam is not an adjective.

satellite and beam both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
satellite	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
beam	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, beam is a hypernym of satellite; that is, beam is a word with a broader meaning than satellite:

satellite: broadcast or disseminate via satellite
beam: broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television

Other hypernyms of satellite include air, broadcast, send, transmit.

satellite (noun)	beam (noun)
man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon	long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
any celestial body orbiting around a planet or star	a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
a person who follows or serves another	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

satellite (adjective)	beam (adjective)
surrounding and dominated by a central authority or power

satellite (verb)	beam (verb)
broadcast or disseminate via satellite	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

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