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express vs acquire

acquire vs express

express is a noun but acquire is not a noun.

express is an adjective but acquire is not an adjective.

express and acquire both are verbs.

express is an adverb but acquire is not an adverb.

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