trust vs expect

expect vs trust

trust is a noun but expect is not a noun.

trust and expect both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
trust	Yes	No	Yes	No
expect	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, expect is a hypernym of trust; that is, expect is a word with a broader meaning than trust:

trust: be confident about something
expect: regard something as probable or likely

Other hypernyms of trust include anticipate.

trust (noun)	expect (noun)
the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others
certainty based on past experience
complete confidence in a person or plan etc
a consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
a trustful relationship

trust (verb)	expect (verb)
have confidence or faith in	be pregnant with
be confident about something	look forward to the birth of a child
expect and wish	regard something as probable or likely
confer a trust upon	look forward to the probable occurrence of
(chiefly archaic) extend credit to	consider reasonable or due
allow without fear	consider obligatory; request and expect

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