express vs swear

swear vs express

express is a noun but swear is not a noun.

express is an adjective but swear is not an adjective.

express and swear both are verbs.

express is an adverb but swear is not an adverb.

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

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

express: articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
swear: utter obscenities or profanities

Other hyponyms of express include blaspheme, curse, cuss, imprecate, wish, call out, cry, cry out, exclaim, outcry, shout, clamor, clamour, shout out, vociferate, marvel, voice, raise, breathe, drop, pour out, get off, platitudinize, say, represent, say, state, tell, pooh-pooh, hurl, throw, hate.

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

express (verb)	swear (verb)
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise	have faith or confidence in
give expression to	make a deposition; declare under oath
serve as a means for expressing something	utter obscenities or profanities
indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.	promise solemnly; take an oath
send by rapid transport or special messenger service	to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action
manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait)

express (adverb)	swear (adverb)
by express

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