Pronunciation: /ˈbiːkən/
noun a guiding or warning signal, such as a lighthouse or radio beacon
A1 The lighthouse had a bright beacon to guide ships safely to shore.
A2 The hiker used a beacon to signal for help when he got lost in the mountains.
B1 The beacon on top of the mountain could be seen for miles, helping travelers find their way.
B2 The beacon was a symbol of hope for the sailors lost at sea, guiding them back to safety.
C1 The beacon of knowledge in the library illuminated the path to new discoveries for researchers.
C2 The beacon of leadership shone brightly in times of crisis, guiding the team towards success.
verb to serve as a signal or warning
A1 The lighthouse beaconed ships safely to shore.
A2 The campfire beaconed us back from the dark forest.
B1 The emergency flare beaconed for help in the night sky.
B2 The GPS beaconed the exact location of the missing hiker.
C1 The new skyscraper beaconed as a symbol of progress for the city.
C2 The artist's work beaconed as a masterpiece in the art world.
adjective relating to or resembling a beacon
A1 The lighthouse served as a beacon for ships at sea.
A2 The bright neon sign acted as a beacon for the lost hikers.
B1 The glowing lantern was a beacon of hope in the dark forest.
B2 The radio tower functioned as a beacon for communication in the remote area.
C1 The satellite dish acted as a beacon for transmitting signals across the globe.
C2 The powerful searchlight served as a beacon for guiding airplanes during the storm.
preposition used in phrases like 'beacon of hope' to indicate a source of guidance or inspiration
A1 The lighthouse acted as a beacon for ships in the night.
A2 The bright light from the tower served as a beacon for lost hikers.
B1 The emergency flare was used as a beacon to signal for help.
B2 The radio tower acted as a beacon for communication in remote areas.
C1 The GPS coordinates served as a beacon for guiding the search and rescue team.
C2 The satellite beacon provided accurate location data for the military operation.
formal The lighthouse acted as a beacon to guide ships safely to shore.
informal The bonfire on the beach served as a beacon for our group to find their way back.
slang The neon sign outside the club was like a beacon calling us to come in and party.
figurative Her smile was a beacon of hope in the midst of despair.
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