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express vs give

give vs express

express and give both are nouns.

express is an adjective but give is not an adjective.

express and give both are verbs.

express is an adverb but give is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
express Yes Yes Yes Yes
give Yes No Yes No
As verbs, give is a hyponym of express; that is, give is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than express:
  • express: give expression to
  • give: manifest or show
express (noun) give (noun)
rapid transport of goods the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
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) give (adjective)
not tacit or implied
without unnecessary stops
express (verb) give (verb)
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise proffer (a body part)
give expression to consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man
serve as a means for expressing something occur
indicate through a symbol, formula, etc. estimate the duration or outcome of something
send by rapid transport or special messenger service dedicate
obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait) convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
bestow
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
allow to have or take
manifest or show
guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion
inflict as a punishment
accord by verdict
submit for consideration, judgment, or use
offer in good faith
give food to
propose
be flexible under stress of physical force
give or supply
bring about
organize or be responsible for
cause to happen or be responsible for
perform for an audience
present to view
move in order to make room for someone for something
break down, literally or metaphorically
transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
give as a present; make a gift of
leave with; give temporarily
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
be the cause or source of
place into the hands or custody of
convey or reveal information
contribute to some cause
transmit (knowledge or skills)
endure the loss of
bestow, especially officially
deliver in exchange or recompense
give (as medicine)
give or convey physically
afford access to
emit or utter
execute and deliver
express (adverb) give (adverb)
by express
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