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side vs beam

beam vs side

side and beam both are nouns.

side is an adjective but beam is not an adjective.

side and beam both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
side Yes Yes Yes No
beam Yes No Yes No
As nouns, beam is a hyponym of side; that is, beam is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than side:
  • side: an extended outer surface of an object
  • beam: the broad side of a ship
Other hyponyms of side include broadside, edge, front, larboard, port, nearside, obverse, back, rear, reverse, verso, sidewall, soffit, starboard, upper surface.
side (noun) beam (noun)
an extended outer surface of an object long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
either the left or right half of a body a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
an aspect of something (as contrasted with some other implied aspect) the broad side of a ship
an opinion that is held in opposition to another in an argument or dispute (nautical) breadth amidships
(sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
a lengthwise dressed half of an animal's carcass used for food a column of light (as from a beacon)
one of two or more contesting groups a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
a family line of descent
a surface forming part of the outside of an object
a line segment forming part of the perimeter of a plane figure
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
an elevated geological formation
side (adjective) beam (adjective)
located on a side
side (verb) beam (verb)
take sides for or against 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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