Polysemy

Words with multiple meanings

beam

4 meanings

→ A long piece of wood or metal used in construction

→ A ray of light

→ To smile broadly

→ To transmit a signal or broadcast

🏗️

Meaning: A long piece of wood or metal used in construction

Example: "The beam supports the ceiling."

💡

Meaning: A ray of light

Example: "A beam of light shone through the window."

😊

Meaning: To smile broadly

Example: "She beamed with pride."

📡

Meaning: To transmit a signal or broadcast

Example: "The satellite beams signals to Earth."