ray
Translation
ray, beam
Examples
A ray of light came through the window.
A ray of light came through the window.
There is still a ray of hope.
There is still a ray of hope.
We saw a large ray in the ocean.
We saw a large ray in the ocean.
Grammar Patterns
((a ray of sth.)) a narrow beam of (sth.) A ray of hope appeared.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beam, gleam, glimmer
Etymology
From Old French 'rai', from Latin 'radius' meaning 'staff, spoke of a wheel, beam of light'.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'ray' of sunshine. Remember it also refers to a type of flat sea fish, like a stingray.