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beacon

/ˈbiːkən/
bea · con ˈbiː · kən
English Definition
n. signal light, guide
中文释义
灯塔，信号
Significado en Español
faro, baliza
한국어 뜻
등대, 신호
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hải đăng, tín hiệu
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Example Sentence

The lighthouse served as a beacon.

灯塔做为信号灯。

Synonyms
guide signal
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
be(become)+acon(lamp)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the word that is closest in meaning to “beacon” as used in the sentence: “The lighthouse served as a beacon for ships navigating the treacherous waters.”

  1. A Guide
  2. B Obstacle
  3. C Mystery
  4. D Distraction
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A — Guide. “beacon” means n. signal light, guide

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The lighthouse served as a ______ to guide ships safely into the harbor.

  1. A shadow
  2. B tunnel
  3. C beacon
  4. D anchor
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C — beacon. “beacon” means n. signal light, guide

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Common questions about “beacon”

What does “beacon” mean?

beacon — n. signal light, guide. In Chinese: 灯塔，信号.

How do you pronounce “beacon”?

beacon is pronounced /ˈbiːkən/. It breaks into 2 syllables: bea · con.

How do you use “beacon” in a sentence?

The lighthouse served as a beacon. (灯塔做为信号灯。)

What are synonyms for “beacon”?

guide, signal — all close in meaning to beacon (n. signal light, guide).

Is “beacon” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. beacon appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “beacon”?

be(become)+acon(lamp)

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