beacon

Bengali meanings of beacon: বিশেষ চিহ্ন, আলোকচিহ্ন, আলোকবতী, আলোকবতী চিহ্ন (noun, pronunciation: /ˈbiːkən/)

Definition of Beacon

A beacon is a visible object, typically a tower or other structure, that is used to guide or warn ships or aircraft. It emits light or other signals to provide guidance or warning. Beacons are often used to mark dangerous areas, such as rocks or reefs, or to indicate the location of a harbor or landing place.

Synonyms of Beacon

1. Signal (noun)
2. Guide (noun)
3. Marker (noun)
4. Lighthouse (noun)
5. Torch (noun)

Antonyms of Beacon

1. Darkness (অন্ধকার)
2. Obscurity (অস্পষ্টতা)
3. Confusion (বিশৃঙ্খলা)
4. Ambiguity (দ্ব্যর্থতা)
5. Haze (ধোঁয়া)

Origin of Beacon

The word “beacon” originated from the Old English word “bēacen,” which means a sign or signal. It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word “baukna,” meaning a sign or signal. The word has been used in English since the 14th century.

Nearby Words

1. Light (noun)
2. Warning (noun)
3. Navigation (noun)
4. Illuminate (verb)
5. Alert (noun)

Beacon in Literature Quotes

1. “A beacon of hope in a world full of darkness.” – Unknown (অন্ধকারে পূর্ণ একটি আশার আলোকচিহ্ন।)
2. “She was a beacon of strength in times of adversity.” – Maya Angelou (প্রতিকূলতার সময়ে তিনি শক্তির আলোকচিহ্ন ছিলেন।)
3. “The lighthouse stood tall, a beacon of safety for the sailors.” – Jules Verne (জাহাজবাহীদের জন্য নিরাপত্তার আলোকচিহ্ন হিসাবে উঠে দাঁড়াল লাইটহাউস।)

Beacon Meaning in Different Languages

Bengali: বিশেষ চিহ্ন
Hindi: प्रकाशसूचक
Nepali: बिजुलीको सूचक
Urdu: روشنی کا نشان
Tamil: ஒளியின் அடையாளம்
Telugu: ప్రకాశం సూచన
Arabic: إشارة الضوء
Chinese: 灯塔 (dēngtǎ)
Japanese: 灯台 (tōdai)
Russian: маяк (mayak)

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