ray

simple noun52 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.8

light coming from the sun

a narrow beam of light

describes a ray with a gold color, often from the sun

describes a strong or intense ray

a type of harmful ray from the sun, often abbreviated to UV

light coming from the moon

penetrating electromagnetic radiation arising from the radioactive decay of atomic nuclei

electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than those of visible light

high-energy radiation originating from outer space

a type of ray used in older televisions and monitors

a focused beam of thermal energy, often in science fiction

Can be used literally or figuratively to mean a small amount of hope.

A common way to refer to sunlight.

a narrow beam of light from the sun

Can be used literally or figuratively to describe a cheerful person who brings happiness.

indicates being surrounded by or under the light of something

when a ray causes harm to something

to take in a ray of light or energy

to subject someone or something to the effects of a ray