imply vs express

imply is not a noun while express is a noun.

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

As verbs, express is a hypernym of imply; that is, express is a word with a broader meaning than imply:

Other hypernyms of imply include evince, show.

As verbs, express is a hypernym of imply; that is, express is a word with a broader meaning than imply:

Other hypernyms of imply include evince, show.

imply (noun)	express (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

imply (adjective)	express (adjective)
	not tacit or implied
	without unnecessary stops

imply (verb)	express (verb)
express or state indirectly	articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
suggest as a logically necessary consequence; in logic	give expression to
have as a logical consequence	serve as a means for expressing something
have as a necessary feature	indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.
suggest that someone is guilty	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)

imply (adverb)	express (adverb)
	by express