phrase vs express

express vs phrase

phrase and express both are nouns.

phrase is not an adjective while express is an adjective.

phrase and express both are verbs.

phrase is not an adverb while express is an adverb.

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

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

phrase: put into words or an expression
express: give expression to

Other hypernyms of phrase include evince, show.

phrase (noun)	express (noun)
dance movements that are linked in a single choreographic sequence	rapid transport of goods
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence	public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops
a short musical passage	mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up

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

phrase (verb)	express (verb)
put into words or an expression	articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
divide, combine, or mark into phrases	give expression to
	serve as a means for expressing something
	indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.
	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)

phrase (adverb)	express (adverb)
	by express

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