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beam vs express

express vs beam

beam and express both are nouns.

beam is not an adjective while express is an adjective.

beam and express both are verbs.

beam is not an adverb while express is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
beam Yes No Yes No
express Yes Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, express is a hypernym of beam; that is, express is a word with a broader meaning than beam:
  • beam: express with a beaming face or smile
  • express: give expression to
Other hypernyms of beam include evince, show.
beam (noun) express (noun)
long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction rapid transport of goods
a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops
the broad side of a ship mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
(nautical) breadth amidships
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
a column of light (as from a beacon)
a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
beam (adjective) express (adjective)
not tacit or implied
without unnecessary stops
beam (verb) express (verb)
smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television give expression to
express with a beaming face or smile serve as a means for expressing something
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink send by rapid transport or special messenger service
emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action
manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait)
beam (adverb) express (adverb)
by express
Difference between beam and express

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