Part of speech: Noun
Phonetic transcription: IPA: /biːm/
Meanings and Usage: 1. A long, sturdy piece of timber or metal used to support a structure, such as a roof or bridge. This meaning is commonly used in written and spoken English. Example: The beams of the old house creaked in the wind.
Verb Forms: - Present: beam - Past: beamed - Present Continuous: beaming - Present Perfect: have beamed - Present Perfect Continuous: have been beaming - Past Continuous: was/were beaming - Past Perfect: had beamed - Past Perfect Continuous: had been beaming - Future: will beam - Future Continuous: will be beaming - Future Perfect: will have beamed - Future Perfect Continuous: will have been beaming
Examples in Sentences: 1. The sun's rays beamed brightly through the window, warming up the room. 2. The lighthouse beamed its light across the stormy sea, guiding the ships to safety.
Idiomatic Expressions: - "Beam with pride/happiness/joy": To visibly show a strong sense of a positive emotion. Example: She beamed with pride when she saw her child receive the award. - "Broad beam": To refer to someone who has a broad smile. Example: Her broad beam could light up a room. - "Light beam": To describe a bright, focused light. Example: The searchlight shot out a strong light beam. - "Steel beam": Referring to a strong, solid support structure. Example: The steel beam held up the entire building.
Etymology: The word "beam" originated from Old English "bēam", which means tree, post, column, ray of light. It can be traced back to Proto-Indo-European "bʰeh₂-," meaning to shine.
Synonyms and Antonyms: Synonyms: - Timber - Girder - Rafter
Antonyms: - Darkness - Shadow - Obscurity