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express vs stress

stress vs express

express and stress both are nouns.

express is an adjective but stress is not an adjective.

express and stress both are verbs.

express is an adverb but stress is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
express Yes Yes Yes Yes
stress Yes No Yes No
As verbs, stress is a hyponym of express; that is, stress is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than express:
  • express: give expression to
  • stress: to stress, single out as important
express (noun) stress (noun)
rapid transport of goods the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops (physics) force that produces strain on a physical body
mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension
special emphasis attached to something
express (adjective) stress (adjective)
not tacit or implied
without unnecessary stops
express (verb) stress (verb)
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise to suffer from stress
give expression to to stress, single out as important
serve as a means for expressing something put stress on; utter with an accent
indicate through a symbol, formula, etc. test the limits of
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) stress (adverb)
by express
Difference between express and stress

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