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- pronunciation:
- ihk
spres
- parts of speech:
- verb, adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, adjective), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
expresses, expressing, expressed |
| definition 1: |
to make known (ideas, thoughts, or feelings).
The president's speech expressed the idea that good schools are needed to make the country stronger.Her big smile expressed her happiness and gratitude.- synonyms:
- communicate, convey, state
- similar words:
- embody, indicate, put, represent, reveal, say, speak, voice
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| definition 2: |
to show or tell the thoughts or feelings of (oneself).
He has good ideas and strong feelings, but he finds it hard to express himself in words. |
| related words: |
articulate, deliver, mail, mean, nod, note, phrase, represent, stand for, state, vent, word |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
stated in full; clear.
I went to the town court for the express purpose of proving my innocence.- synonyms:
- explicit
- antonyms:
- vague
- similar words:
- clear, precise, very
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| definition 2: |
of transportation, making few or no stops before reaching an intended place; rapid.
We can still get there on time if we take the express train.We sent the important letter by express mail.- synonyms:
- direct, nonstop
- antonyms:
- local
- similar words:
- fast, rapid
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| related words: |
through |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
any fast means of transporting people, goods, or messages.
We took the express into the city and got there in only an hour.- antonyms:
- local
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| related words: |
train |
| derivations: |
expressible (expressable) (adj.), expresser (n.) |
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