excuse vs frank

frank vs excuse

excuse and frank both are nouns.

excuse is not an adjective while frank is an adjective.

excuse and frank both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
excuse	Yes	No	Yes	No
frank	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, frank is a hyponym of excuse; that is, frank is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than excuse:

excuse: grant exemption or release to
frank: exempt by means of an official pass or letter, as from customs or other checks

excuse (noun)	frank (noun)
a poor example	device or marking such as postage stamp, printed or stamped impressions, codings, labels, manuscript writings, or any other authorized form of markings affixed or applied to mails to qualify them to be postally serviced.
a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.	a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll
a note explaining an absence

excuse (adjective)	frank (adjective)
	characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
	clearly manifest; evident

excuse (verb)	frank (verb)
accept an excuse for	exempt by means of an official pass or letter, as from customs or other checks
defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning	stamp with a postmark to indicate date and time of mailing
excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with
serve as a reason or cause or justification of
grant exemption or release to
ask for permission to be released from an engagement

Difference between excuse and frank

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