express vs punctuate

punctuate vs express

express is a noun but punctuate is not a noun.

express is an adjective but punctuate is not an adjective.

express and punctuate both are verbs.

express is an adverb but punctuate is not an adverb.

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

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

express: give expression to
punctuate: to stress, single out as important

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

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

express (verb)	punctuate (verb)
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise	insert punctuation marks into
give expression to	interrupt periodically
serve as a means for expressing something	to stress, single out as important
indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.
send by rapid transport or special messenger service
obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action
manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait)

express (adverb)	punctuate (adverb)
by express

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