beams
Pronunciation: [biːmz]
Word
Context: “construction”
(noun) a long, strong piece of material, like wood or metal, that helps to support a structure. Think of beams as the bones of a building; they hold everything up.
Example
The house was built with sturdy beams that can hold a lot of weight.
Example
The old building had weak beams that made it unsafe to enter.
Example
How many beams are needed to support the roof?
Context: “light”
(noun) a line of light that shines from a source, like the sun or a flashlight. Imagine the way a beam of sunlight streams through a window.
Example
The flashlight created a bright beam that lit up the dark room.
Example
There was no beam of light in the dark cave; it was completely pitch black.
Example
What happens when a beam of light hits a mirror?
Context: “emotion”
(verb) to show a big smile or happiness, often in a bright and cheerful way. When someone beams, it’s like their smile is shining like the sun!
Example
She beamed with joy when she received her birthday present.
Example
He didn't beam at all when he heard the bad news; he looked very sad.
Example
Why did he beam when he saw his friends?
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