wish vs express

express vs wish

wish and express both are nouns.

wish is not an adjective while express is an adjective.

wish and express both are verbs.

wish is not an adverb while express is an adverb.

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

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

wish: make or express a wish
express: articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

Other hypernyms of wish include give tongue to, utter, verbalise, verbalize.

wish (noun)	express (noun)
the particular preference that you have	rapid transport of goods
an expression of some desire or inclination	public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare	mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
a specific feeling of desire

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

wish (verb)	express (verb)
invoke upon	articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
order politely; express a wish for	give expression to
make or express a wish	serve as a means for expressing something
feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of	indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.
to hope, to desire or to prefer to have something, or to do something	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)

wish (adverb)	express (adverb)
	by express

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