Pronunciation

/r eɪ/

Definitions

• Noun: A beam of light, typically originating from a source and spreading out in straight lines. For example: “The sun’s rays illuminated the room.”
• Noun: (informal) A person’s line of sight or direction. For example: “He adjusted his glasses to focus on the sunset rays.”
• Noun: A metaphorical or figurative beam of something, like influence or energy. For example: “Her kind words were a ray of hope in his life.”
• Verb: To emit or send out rays, especially light. For example: “The lighthouse sends out a bright ray of light.”
• Adjective: Characterized by or having the quality of a ray; narrow and focused. For example: “The spotlight cast a sharp, ray-like beam on the stage.”

Phrases

• “A light ray” refers to a single beam of light.
• “In the sun’s rays” describes warm, direct sunlight.
• “Ray of sunshine” symbolizes happiness or optimism.
• “Through the rays of a lens” indicates the way light passes through a transparent object.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The sun’s rays warmed the sand on the beach.”
• Verb: “The flashlight sent out a series of rays across the dark room.”
• Adjective: “Her eyes shone with a determined ray of determination.”

Synonyms

• Beam
• Light beam
• Luminosity
• Glint
• Spotlight (referring to a concentrated light source)
• Radiance (as a quality of light)
• Solar beam (specifically referring to sunlight)