beacon

Speech parts

1. beacon - Noun

2. beacon - Verb

3. Beacon - Proper noun

Meaning

A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.

A signal or conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners.

A high hill near the shore.

That which gives notice of danger.

To give light to, as a beacon; to light up; to illumine.

To furnish with a beacon or beacons.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

lighthouse beacon light signal pharos sign marker indicator landmark flare guiding light guidepost spotlight radio beacon signal fire beacon fire
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Antonyms

black lower reduce dark slow decrease
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Hypernyms

tower take lead direct guide conduct

Hyponyms

signal fire signal light

Related terms

beckon

Phrases with the word

hydroacoustic beacon beacon of optimism homing beacon personal location beacon personal locator radio-beacon signal beacon

Derivatives

beaconed beaconing

Anagrams

Abonce

Examples

South Africa, so utterly improbably, is a beacon of hope in a dark and troubled world. Desmond Tutu

America was targeted for attack because we're the brightest beacon for freedom and opportunity in the world. And no one will keep that light from shining. George W. Bush

A great philosopher in the wrong is like a beacon on the reefs which says to seamen: steer clear of me. Jacques Maritain

I'd rather see the United States as a beacon of Good Work and Good Citizenship, rather than as #1 on some international educational measurement. Howard Gardner

A wreck on shore is a beacon at sea. Dutch Proverb

A wreck on shore is a beacon at sea. Traditional Proverb

Close letter words and terms

Beachy Head Beachy Mennonite Beacom beacon fire Beacon Hill beacon light