CEFR word level
What CEFR level is “beam”?
Estimated level
C1
advanced
“beam” is roughly the #5414 most common English word, which puts it at an estimated C1 level.
Meaning
noun. The maximum width of a vessel (note that a vessel with a beam of 15 foot can also be said to be 15 foot abeam).
Example: This ship has more beam than that one.
Similar words: beam feather, breadth, walking beam.
How the level is decided
The level is an estimate based on word frequency: the more common a word is in everyday English, the lower its CEFR level. “beam” sits in the C1 band. It is a quick guide for choosing what to study, not an official CEFR rating. Check any other word or a whole list with the word level checker.
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