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sign vs beam

beam vs sign

sign and beam both are nouns.

sign is an adjective but beam is not an adjective.

sign and beam both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sign Yes Yes Yes No
beam Yes No Yes No
As nouns, beam is a hyponym of sign; that is, beam is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sign:
  • sign: any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
  • beam: a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
Other hyponyms of sign include recording, number, phone number, telephone number, start, starting signal, storm signal, radio beam, ticktack, time signal, dog-ear, animal communication, alarm, alarum, alert, warning signal, distress call, distress signal, all clear, bugle call, curfew, retreat, drumbeat, radiotelegraphic signal, telegraphic signal, whistle, whistling, high sign, symbol, visual signal, indicator, electronic signal, radio beacon, input, input signal, output, output signal.
sign (noun) beam (noun)
structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
a public display of a message a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
a gesture that is part of a sign language the broad side of a ship
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message (nautical) breadth amidships
a character indicating a relation between quantities a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened) a column of light (as from a beacon)
a fundamental linguistic unit linking a signifier to that which is signified a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
having an indicated pole (as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges)
(medicine) any objective evidence of the presence of a disorder or disease
sign (adjective) beam (adjective)
used of the language of the deaf
sign (verb) beam (verb)
be engaged by a written agreement smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
mark with one's signature; write one's name (on) express with a beaming face or smile
make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
communicate in sign language have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
place signs, as along a road emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation
engage by written agreement
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