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width vs beam

beam vs width

width and beam both are nouns.

width is not a verb while beam is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
width Yes No No No
beam Yes No Yes No
As nouns, beam is a hyponym of width; that is, beam is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than width:
  • width: the extent of something from side to side
  • beam: (nautical) breadth amidships
Other hyponyms of width include broadness, wideness, narrowness.
width (noun) beam (noun)
the extent of something from side to side long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
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
width (verb) beam (verb)
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
Difference between width and beam

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