express

verb
UK: /ɪkˈspres/
US: /ɪkˈspres/

  1. To show a feeling, thought, or idea.

    1. I want to express my feelings to you. [ ] [ ]
    2. The poem allows her to express a wide range of emotions effectively. [ ] [ ]

  2. To communicate something in words or by actions.

    1. Please express your opinion clearly. [ ] [ ]
    2. He struggled to express the depth of his gratitude appropriately. [ ] [ ]

  3. To squeeze or press something to get liquid or air out.

    1. Express the juice from the lemon. [ ] [ ]
    2. She had to express the air from the tube to seal it properly. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fast quick rapid show state declare articulate
express adjective

  1. Fast and direct.

    1. Take the express train, it's faster. [ ] [ ]
    2. The express delivery service guarantees next-day arrival reliably. [ ] [ ]

  2. Clearly and explicitly stated.

    1. There was an express order, so do it now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The express purpose of the meeting was to resolve the ongoing dispute quickly. [ ] [ ]
express noun

  1. A service for sending letters and packages quickly.

    1. I sent it by express post. [ ] [ ]
    2. Using express shipping ensures it arrives within 24 hours precisely. [ ] [ ]
express transitive-verb

  1. To send by express post or delivery service.

    1. I'll express the documents to you. [ ] [ ]
    2. We can express the package so it reaches you tomorrow accurately. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "express" in English means: To show a feeling, thought, or idea., To communicate something in words or by actions., To squeeze or press something to get liquid or air out..

The phonetic transcription of "express" is /ɪkˈspres/ in British English and /ɪkˈspres/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "express": fast, quick, rapid, show, state, declare, articulate.

Example usage of "express": "I want to express my feelings to you.". More examples on the page.