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express vs wish

wish vs express

express and wish both are nouns.

express is an adjective but wish is not an adjective.

express and wish both are verbs.

express is an adverb but wish is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
express Yes Yes Yes Yes
wish Yes No Yes No
As verbs, wish is a hyponym of express; that is, wish is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than express:
  • express: articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
  • wish: make or express a wish
Other hyponyms of express include blaspheme, curse, cuss, imprecate, swear, 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) wish (noun)
rapid transport of goods the particular preference that you have
public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops an expression of some desire or inclination
mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
a specific feeling of desire
express (adjective) wish (adjective)
not tacit or implied
without unnecessary stops
express (verb) wish (verb)
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise invoke upon
give expression to order politely; express a wish for
serve as a means for expressing something make or express a wish
indicate through a symbol, formula, etc. feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of
send by rapid transport or special messenger service to hope, to desire or to prefer to have something, or to do something
obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action
manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait)
express (adverb) wish (adverb)
by express
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