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Guiding lights: exploring "lantern" and "beacon"
Reviewed and edited by 
Lloyd Cooper 15/10/2024, 23:24
Lloyd Cooper 15/10/2024, 23:24English.me team member
What is similar?
Both "lantern" and "beacon" refer to sources of light and can serve as navigational aids. They are often used metaphorically to signify guidance or hope.
What is different?
"Lantern" generally refers to a portable source of light, often used for illumination in close proximity. "Beacon" usually refers to a fixed source of light, typically used for signaling or guiding from a distance, such as a lighthouse or signal fires.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Lantern- She carried a lantern to light her path through the forest.
- During the festival, colorful lanterns hung along the streets.
- He lit the lantern and placed it on the table to read his book.
- The lighthouse served as a beacon for ships navigating the rocky coastline.
- Her mentor was a beacon of wisdom and guidance throughout her career.
- In the distance, the beacon flashed intermittently, signaling safe passage.
Difference
