frank vs excuse

excuse vs frank

frank and excuse both are nouns.

frank is an adjective but excuse is not an adjective.

frank and excuse both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
frank	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
excuse	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, excuse is a hypernym of frank; that is, excuse is a word with a broader meaning than frank:

frank: exempt by means of an official pass or letter, as from customs or other checks
excuse: grant exemption or release to

Other hypernyms of frank include exempt, let off, relieve.

frank (noun)	excuse (noun)
device or marking such as postage stamp, printed or stamped impressions, codings, labels, manuscript writings, or any other authorized form of markings affixed or applied to mails to qualify them to be postally serviced.	a poor example
a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll	a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
	a note explaining an absence

frank (adjective)	excuse (adjective)
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
clearly manifest; evident

frank (verb)	excuse (verb)
exempt by means of an official pass or letter, as from customs or other checks	accept an excuse for
stamp with a postmark to indicate date and time of mailing	defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
	excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with
	serve as a reason or cause or justification of
	grant exemption or release to
	ask for permission to be released from an engagement

Difference between frank and excuse

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