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A beam of sunlight came through the window.
What does Beam mean?
A beam can be a support, a ray of light, or a bright smile.
Dictionary definition
A long strong piece of wood or metal used for support; beam can also mean a ray of light or to smile brightly.
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Beam in a sentence
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The wooden beam helped hold up the roof.
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She began to beam with pride when her team won the challenge.
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Practice 1
What can beam mean?
Beam can describe a support, light, or a bright smile.
Practice 2
Which word is closest to beam when talking about light?
A beam of light can also be called a ray.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses beam correctly?
A beam can mean a ray or line of light.
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Partnoun, verb.
MeaningBeam means A beam can be a support, a ray of light, or a bright smile.
ExampleExample: A beam of sunlight came through the window.
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Word family
Beam word family
Base word
beam
noun
beams
More than one beam.
verb
beamed
Smiled brightly or sent out light in the past.
adjective
beaming
Smiling brightly.
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Hint for students
A beam can be a support, a ray of light, or a bright smile.
Common mix-up
Beam does not always mean beam can be a support. In some sentences, it means ray of light or bright smile.
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Write two short sentences that use beam in different ways. Underline the clue words that show which meaning is being used. Example: The wooden beam helped hold up the roof. Clue words: wooden, helped, hold. Ask: Which meaning of beam does my sentence show?
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