express
gb/ɪkspɹˈɛs/ us/ɪkspɹˈɛs/
A2
Inglese
~ 900
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Verbo
A2
action
1
Communicate an idea or emotion
To show or tell what you think or feel.
Schema d'uso:
to express [a feeling/an opinion]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'express' with 'impress'; 'express' is about showing or telling, not making someone admire you.
Sinonimi
convey (Slightly more formal; emphasizes the act of making something known.)
Contrari
conceal (Means to hide or keep something secret instead of communicating it.)
Collocazioni
express an opinion
|express gratitude
|express concern
|express interest
Temi
communication
|emotions
|daily life
Esempi
- She expressed her gratitude to the team for their hard work.
- He struggled to express his feelings in words.
- The artist expressed his ideas through painting.
- I want to express my concern about the decision.
Esempi per chi studia
- I want to express my thanks.
- She expressed her love for her family.
- He expressed his opinion in class.
- They expressed their happiness with a smile.
adjective
A2
property
2
Fast and direct service
Going quickly and directly, without stopping often.
Sinonimi
direct (Indicates without stops or detours; not always implying speed.)
Contrari
local (In transport, makes many stops along the route.)
Collocazioni
express train
|express delivery
|express service
Temi
transportation
|business
Esempi
- We took the express train to the city.
- The package was sent by express delivery.
- This bus offers an express service during rush hour.
Esempi per chi studia
- I took the express bus to work.
- We used express delivery for the gift.
- The express train is faster than the local train.
Verbo
B2
action
3
Force liquid out by pressure
To get liquid out of something by pressing it.
Schema d'uso:
to express [liquid] from [something]
Sinonimi
extract (More general term for removing something from another substance; not always by pressing.)
Collocazioni
express milk
|express juice
Temi
science
|daily life
|daily_life
Esempi
- The nurse expressed some milk for the baby.
- Olive oil is expressed from fresh olives.
- He expressed the juice from the orange by hand.
Esempi per chi studia
- She expressed milk for her baby.
- We expressed juice from the fruit.
- They expressed oil from seeds.
Sostantivo
A2
entity
4
Fast transport with few stops
A bus or train that goes quickly and stops only a few times.
Sinonimi
shuttle (Usually refers to frequent short trips, not necessarily with few stops.)
Contrari
local train (Makes many stops along its route.)
Collocazioni
take the express
|catch the express
Temi
transportation
Esempi
- I caught the morning express to New York.
- The express leaves at 8:15 sharp.
- You should take the express if you're in a hurry.
Esempi per chi studia
- We took the express to the city.
- The express is faster than the local bus.
- I will wait for the express train.
Grammatica
Forma base
express
IPA
GB/ɪkspɹˈɛs/
US/ɪkspɹˈɛs/
Sillabe e accento
ex - press (2 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (press)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: express
Noun
- Base: express
- Plural: express, expresses
Verb
- Base: express
- 3rd Person Singular: expresses
- Present Participle: expressing
- Past: expressed
Famiglia di parole
Forms
expresses
noun
expressing
verb
expressed
verb
Core family
expression
noun B1
expressive
adjective B2
Related words
expressively
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
expressionless
adjective
inexpressive
adjective
Advanced or less common
expressly
adverb C1
expressiveness
noun
Espressioni
express concern about
1/ɪkspɹˈɛs kənsˈɚn əbˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
State worry about something
To say that you are worried about something.
Esempi
- Parents have expressed concern about school safety.
- The doctor expressed concern about her health.
express gratitude to
1/ɪkspɹˈɛs ɡɹˈætətˌud tə/
fixed phrase
Show thanks to someone
To say that you are thankful to someone.
Esempi
- I want to express my gratitude to everyone who helped.
- She expressed gratitude to her teachers.
express interest in
1/ɪkspɹˈɛs ˈɪntɚˌɛst ˈɪn/
fixed phrase
Show desire to be involved in something
To say or show that you want to do or know more about something.
Esempi
- Several companies have expressed interest in the project.
- He expressed interest in joining the club.
express oneself
1/ɪkspɹˈɛs wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
Communicate your thoughts or feelings
To say or show what you think or feel clearly.
Esempi
- She finds it hard to express herself in English.
- Through art, one can express oneself without words.
- He uses music to express himself.
- In another language, one may find it hard to express oneself clearly.