ray
Translation
ray, beam, glimmer
Examples
A ray of light shone through the clouds.
A ray of light shone through the clouds.
There is still a ray of hope.
There is still a ray of hope.
A stingray is a type of ray.
A stingray is a type of ray.
Grammar Patterns
a ray of (sth.) a thin line of light or energy A ray of light shone through the clouds.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beam, gleam; For the fish: skate
Etymology
From Old French 'rai', from Latin 'radius' meaning 'spoke of a wheel, staff, ray'.
Memory Tips
Picture a **ray** of sunshine shining on a sting**ray** in the sea.