beacon
The word “beacon” has 2 syllables: bea-con
It's pronounced as /ˈbiː.kən/
What is synonym and antonym for beacon?
In the thesaurus, “beacon” has 63 synonyms and 14 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for beacon along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for beacon
- arc lamp
- arc light
- bathe
- beam
- bedazzle
- blaze
- blind
- brighten
- burn
- candelabra
- candelabrum
- candle
- chandelier
- dark lantern
- daze
- dazzle
- electric
- emblaze
- enhalo
- fire
- flame
- flare
- flash
- flashbulb
- flashcube
- flashlight
- floodlight
- fluorescent lamp
- gaslight
- gasolier
- girandole
- glare
- gleam
- glisten
- glitter
- glow
- halo
- headlight
- highlight
- ignite
- illume
- illuminant
- illuminate
- illumine
- incandescent lamp
- incinerate
- irradiate
- kindle
- kleig light
- klieg light
- lamp
- lantern
- light
- light bulb
- lighten
- lighthouse
- lighting
- radiate
- sconce
- shine
- spotlight
- streetlight
- sun lamp
Antonyms for beacon
Meanings of beacon
- noun
- 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 or other easily distinguishable object near the shore which can serve as guidance for seafarers.
- That which gives notice of danger, or keeps people on the correct path.
- An electronic device that broadcasts a signal to nearby portable devices, enabling smartphones etc. to perform actions when in physical proximity to the beacon.
- verb
- To act as a beacon.
- To give light to, as a beacon; to light up; to illumine.
- To furnish with a beacon or beacons.
Example Sentences
- The lighthouse served as a beacon for ships navigating through the fog.
- Her courage was a beacon of hope during difficult times.
- A red beacon flashed on top of the tower to warn low-flying planes.
- The village built a beacon to guide travelers across the mountains.
- His work became a beacon for future generations of scientists.
On this page you'll find 77 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to beacon, such as: arc lamp, arc light, bathe, beam, bedazzle, blacken, blaze.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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quarterback
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dark lantern
- arc lamp
- arc light
- beacon
- candelabra
- candelabrum
- candle
- chandelier
- flare
- flash
- flashbulb
- flashcube
- flashlight
- floodlight
- fluorescent lamp
- gaslight
- gasolier
- girandole
- headlight
- illuminant
- incandescent lamp
- kleig light
- klieg light
- lamp
- lantern
- light bulb
- lighthouse
- lighting
- sconce
- spotlight
- streetlight
- sun lamp
lambency
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