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express vs communicate

communicate vs express

express is a noun but communicate is not a noun.

express is an adjective but communicate is not an adjective.

express and communicate both are verbs.

express is an adverb but communicate is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
express Yes Yes Yes Yes
communicate No No Yes No
As verbs, communicate is a hypernym of express; that is, communicate is a word with a broader meaning than express:
  • express: serve as a means for expressing something
  • communicate: transmit thoughts or feelings
Other hypernyms of express include intercommunicate.
express (noun) communicate (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) communicate (adjective)
not tacit or implied
without unnecessary stops
express (verb) communicate (verb)
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise transmit thoughts or feelings
give expression to transmit information
serve as a means for expressing something be in verbal contact; interchange information or ideas
indicate through a symbol, formula, etc. receive Communion, in the Catholic church
send by rapid transport or special messenger service administer Communion; in church
obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action join or connect
manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait) transfer to another
express (adverb) communicate (adverb)
by express
Difference between express and communicate

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