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acquire vs express

express vs acquire

acquire is not a noun while express is a noun.

acquire is not an adjective while express is an adjective.

acquire and express both are verbs.

acquire is not an adverb while express is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
acquire No No Yes No
express Yes Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, express is a hyponym of acquire; that is, express is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than acquire:
  • acquire: come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
  • express: obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action
acquire (noun) express (noun)
rapid transport of goods
public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops
mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
acquire (adjective) express (adjective)
not tacit or implied
without unnecessary stops
acquire (verb) express (verb)
come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes) articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect give expression to
gain through experience serve as a means for expressing something
gain knowledge or skills indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract send by rapid transport or special messenger service
win something through one's efforts obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action
locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait)
acquire (adverb) express (adverb)
by express
Difference between acquire and express

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