express vs refer
refer vs expressexpress is a noun but refer is not a noun.
express is an adjective but refer is not an adjective.
express and refer both are verbs.
express is an adverb but refer is not an adverb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| express | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| refer | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
refer is a hypernym of
express; that is, refer is a
word with a broader meaning than express:
- express: indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.
- refer: have as a meaning
Other hypernyms of express include
denote.
| express (noun) | refer (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) | refer (adjective) |
|---|---|
| not tacit or implied | |
| without unnecessary stops |
| express (verb) | refer (verb) |
|---|---|
| articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise | think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another |
| give expression to | have as a meaning |
| serve as a means for expressing something | make reference to |
| indicate through a symbol, formula, etc. | use a name to designate |
| send by rapid transport or special messenger service | seek information from |
| obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action | send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision |
| manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait) | be relevant to |
| express (adverb) | refer (adverb) |
|---|---|
| by express |
Words related to "express"
- accent
- accentuate
- acquire
- actualise
- actualize
- articulate
- beam
- blaspheme
- breathe
- burst out
- call out
- carry
- channel
- clamor
- clamour
- communicate
- conduct
- connote
- convey
- cry
- cry out
- curse
- cuss
- denote
- drop
- emphasise
- emphasize
- evince
- evoke
- exclaim
- explicit
- express mail
- expressage
- expressed
- expressible
- expression
- expressive
- extract
- exude
- fast
- formulate
- get
- get off
- give
- give tongue to
- give vent
- give voice
- hate
- hurl
- impart
- imply
- imprecate
- intercommunicate
- limited
- local
- marvel
- measure
- menace
- outcry
- paint a picture
- phrase
- platitudinize
- pony express
- pooh-pooh
- post
- pour out
- press out
- public transport
- punctuate
- quantify
- raise
- realise
- realize
- ream
- refer
- represent
- say
- send
- shipping
- shout
- shout out
- show
- smile
- sneer
- state
- stress
- substantiate
- suggest
- swear
- tell
- throw
- transmit
- transport
- transportation
- utter
- vent
- ventilate
- verbalise
- verbalize
- vociferate
- voice
- vote
- wish
- word
Words related to "refer"
- advert
- affect
- allude
- appeal
- apply
- assort
- be known as
- bear on
- bring up
- call
- center
- center on
- centre
- cite
- class
- classify
- come back
- come to
- commend
- concentrate on
- concern
- consult
- convolute
- cross-refer
- denote
- direct
- drag up
- dredge up
- euphemise
- euphemize
- express
- focus on
- go for
- hark back
- have in mind
- have to do with
- hold
- identify
- intend
- interest
- invoke
- involve
- know as
- look up
- matter to
- mean
- mention
- name
- namedrop
- pertain
- pervert
- quote
- raise
- recall
- recommit
- referee
- reference
- referral
- regard
- relate
- remember
- research
- return
- revolve about
- revolve around
- send
- separate
- signify
- slur
- sophisticate
- sort
- sort out
- speak of the devil
- stand for
- state
- submit
- think of
- touch
- touch on
- twist
- twist around
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