1. beam
noun. ['ˈbiːm'] a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather.
Synonyms
Etymology
- beam (English)
- beem (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beam (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- bemen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beamian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
2. beam
noun. ['ˈbiːm'] long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- beam (English)
- beem (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beam (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- bemen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beamian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. beam
verb. ['ˈbiːm'] smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- beam (English)
- beem (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beam (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- bemen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beamian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. beam
noun. ['ˈbiːm'] a column of light (as from a beacon).
Synonyms
Etymology
- beam (English)
- beem (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beam (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- bemen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beamian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. beam
noun. ['ˈbiːm'] a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation.
Antonyms
Etymology
- beam (English)
- beem (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beam (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- bemen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beamian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. low
adjective. ['ˈloʊ'] less than normal in degree or intensity or amount.
Synonyms
Etymology
- low (English)
- hlaw (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- lowe (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lowen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hlowan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. low
adjective. ['ˈloʊ'] literal meanings; being at or having a relatively small elevation or upward extension.
Synonyms
Etymology
- low (English)
- hlaw (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- lowe (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lowen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hlowan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. low
adjective. ['ˈloʊ'] very low in volume.
Synonyms
Etymology
- low (English)
- hlaw (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- lowe (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lowen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hlowan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. low
adjective. ['ˈloʊ'] unrefined in character.
Synonyms
Etymology
- low (English)
- hlaw (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- lowe (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lowen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hlowan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))