express vs imply

imply vs express

express is a noun but imply is not a noun.

express is an adjective but imply is not an adjective.

express and imply both are verbs.

express is an adverb but imply is not an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
express	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
imply	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, imply is a hyponym of express; that is, imply is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than express:

express: give expression to
imply: express or state indirectly

Other hyponyms of express include sneer, connote, burst out, evoke, paint a picture, suggest, give, exude, give vent, vent, ventilate, articulate, formulate, give voice, phrase, word, accent, accentuate, emphasise, emphasize, punctuate, stress, menace, beam, smile.

express (noun)	imply (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)	imply (adjective)
not tacit or implied
without unnecessary stops

express (verb)	imply (verb)
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise	express or state indirectly
give expression to	suggest as a logically necessary consequence; in logic
serve as a means for expressing something	have as a logical consequence
indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.	have as a necessary feature
send by rapid transport or special messenger service	suggest that someone is guilty
obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action
manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait)

express (adverb)	imply (adverb)
by express

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