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express vs accent

accent vs express

express and accent both are nouns.

express is an adjective but accent is not an adjective.

express and accent both are verbs.

express is an adverb but accent is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
express Yes Yes Yes Yes
accent Yes No Yes No
As verbs, accent is a hyponym of express; that is, accent is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than express:
  • express: give expression to
  • accent: to stress, single out as important
express (noun) accent (noun)
rapid transport of goods the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops distinctive manner of oral expression
mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system a diacritical mark used to indicate stress or placed above a vowel to indicate a special pronunciation
the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people
special importance or significance
express (adjective) accent (adjective)
not tacit or implied
without unnecessary stops
express (verb) accent (verb)
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise put stress on; utter with an accent
give expression to to stress, single out as important
serve as a means for expressing something
indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.
send by rapid transport or special messenger service
obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action
manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait)
express (adverb) accent (adverb)
by express
Difference between express and accent

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