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signal vs beam

beam vs signal

signal and beam both are nouns.

signal is an adjective but beam is not an adjective.

signal and beam both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
signal Yes Yes Yes No
beam Yes No Yes No
As nouns, beam is a hyponym of signal; that is, beam is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than signal:
  • signal: 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 signal 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.
signal (noun) beam (noun)
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
any incitement to action a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
an electric quantity (voltage or current or field strength) whose modulation represents coded information about the source from which it comes 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
signal (adjective) beam (adjective)
notably out of the ordinary
signal (verb) beam (verb)
communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
be a signal for or a symptom of 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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