ray
word
/ˈɹeɪ/
ray
/ɹˈeɪ/
ray
Definition
A 'ray' is a thin line or beam of light, energy, or other form of radiation. It can also mean a type of flat, diamond-shaped fish found in the ocean.
Usage & Nuances
'Ray' commonly refers to sunlight ('a ray of sunshine'), X-rays, or other energy beams ('laser ray'). As a fish, it's 'ray' (plural: 'rays'). Don't confuse with 'ray' meaning part of a circle (in math), which is less common in daily use.
Spanish: rayo - rayo de luz - rayo (pez)Portuguese (BR): raio - raio de luz - raia (peixe)Portuguese (PT): raio - raio de luz - raia (peixe)Chinese (Simplified): 光线 - 射线 - 鳐鱼Chinese (Traditional): 光線 - 射線 - 鰩魚Hindi: किरण - रे (समुद्री जीव)Arabic: شعاع - أشعة - راي (سمكة)Bengali: রশ্মি - রে ফিশ (সমুদ্রের মাছ)Russian: луч - скат (рыба)Japanese: 光線 - エイ（魚）Vietnamese: tia - cá đuốiKorean: 광선 - 가오리(물고기)Turkish: ışın - vatoz (balık)Urdu: شُعاع - ری مچھلی (سمندری مچھلی)Indonesian: sinar - ikan pari
Example Sentences
The sun sent a ray of light through the window.
basic
An X-ray can show if a bone is broken.
basic
We saw a ray swimming under the boat.
basic
That news was like a ray of hope for everyone.
natural
Close the curtains, that ray of sunlight is right in my eyes.
natural
Scientists discovered a new type of ray deep in the ocean.
natural