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express vs beam

beam vs express

express and beam both are nouns.

express is an adjective but beam is not an adjective.

express and beam both are verbs.

express is an adverb but beam is not an adverb.

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

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