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- [bee-kuh n]
- /ˈbi kən/
- /ˈbiː.kən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bee-kuh n]
- /ˈbi kən/
Definitions of beacon word
- countable noun beacon A beacon is a light or a fire, usually on a hill or tower, which acts as a signal or a warning. 3
- countable noun beacon If someone acts as a beacon to other people, they inspire or encourage them. 3
- noun beacon a signal fire or light on a hill, tower, etc, esp one used formerly as a warning of invasion 3
- noun beacon a hill on which such fires were lit 3
- noun beacon a lighthouse, signalling buoy, etc, used to warn or guide ships in dangerous waters 3
- noun beacon a radio or other signal marking a flight course in air navigation 3
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Origin of beacon
First appearance:
before 950 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 950; Middle English beken, Old English bēacen sign, signal; cognate with Old Frisian bāken, Old Saxon bōkan, Old High German bouhhan
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Parts of speech for Beacon
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
beacon popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
beacon usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for beacon
noun beacon
- flare — to burn with an unsteady, swaying flame, as a torch or candle in the wind.
- lantern — a transparent or translucent, usually portable, case for enclosing a light and protecting it from the wind, rain, etc.
- rocket — Maurice [maw-rees;; French moh-rees] /mɔˈris;; French moʊˈris/ (Show IPA), ("Rocket") 1921–2000, Canadian hockey player.
- alarm — Alarm is a feeling of fear or anxiety that something unpleasant or dangerous might happen.
- sign — a token; indication.
verb beacon
- steer — to guide the course of (something in motion) by a rudder, helm, wheel, etc.: to steer a bicycle.
- quarterback — a back in football who usually lines up immediately behind the center and directs the offense of the team.
- skippering — the master or captain of a vessel, especially of a small trading or fishing vessel.
- trailblazing — to blaze a trail through (a forest, wilderness, or the like) for others to follow.
- trailblaze — to blaze a trail through (a forest, wilderness, or the like) for others to follow.
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