expression
gb/ɪkspɹˈɛʃən/ us/ɪkspɹˈɛʃən/
A2
Inglês
~ 1200
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
B1
action
1
act of showing thoughts or feelings
The act of showing what you think or feel using words, looks, art, or actions.
Padrão de uso:
[someone]'s expression of [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'expression' with 'impression'. An 'expression' is what you show; an 'impression' is the feeling you give someone else.
Sinónimos
communication (A broader term for sharing information or ideas, not limited to feelings.)
Antónimos
suppression (The act of holding back or preventing the expression of thoughts or feelings.)
Colocações
facial expression
|freedom of expression
|artistic expression
|self-expression
Temas
communication
|emotions
|art
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- Her facial expression showed that she was surprised.
- Freedom of expression is a basic human right.
- Dance is a powerful form of artistic expression.
- His expression of gratitude was very moving.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Her face had a happy expression.
- Freedom of expression is important.
- Painting is her way of expression.
- He gave an expression of thanks.
Nome
A2
entity
2
look on face showing emotion
The way someone's face looks that shows their feelings or thoughts.
Padrão de uso:
an expression on [someone]'s face
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use 'expression' here when they mean 'emotion'. The 'expression' is the visible sign, not the feeling itself.
Sinónimos
look (More general; can refer to any appearance, not just the face showing emotion.)
Antónimos
poker face (A facial appearance that hides emotions completely.)
Colocações
serious expression
|blank expression
|pained expression
Temas
emotions
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- She had a worried expression on her face.
- His expression changed from happy to angry in seconds.
- I recognized the expression of fear in his eyes.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- She has a sad expression.
- His face has a big smile expression.
- I see a surprised expression on her face.
Nome
B1
entity
3
particular phrase or wording
A word or group of words that people use in a certain way to say something.
Padrão de uso:
[a/an] [adjective] expression
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse 'expression' with 'sentence'. An 'expression' can be shorter than a sentence and is often idiomatic.
Sinónimos
phrase (A small group of words; may not carry the same nuance about style or originality as 'expression'.)
Antónimos
silence (The absence of spoken words.)
Colocações
common expression
|idiomatic expression
|slang expression
Temas
language
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 'Break the ice' is a common English expression.
- I don't know that expression—what does it mean?
- She used an old-fashioned expression in her letter.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- It is a common expression in English.
- I like this funny expression.
- Do you know this English expression?
Nome
technical
B2
entity
4
mathematical combination of symbols
Numbers and signs in math that show a value or idea.
Sinónimos
equation (Similar but specifically includes an equals sign and two sides.)
Antónimos
number (A single numeric value without mathematical operations.)
Colocações
algebraic expression
|mathematical expression
|simplify an expression
Temas
mathematics
|science
|education
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- Simplify the algebraic expression before solving the problem.
- The teacher wrote a long mathematical expression on the board.
- That formula contains several expressions within it.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- This is a math expression.
- We can make a new math expression.
- Please write the math expression on the paper.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
expression
IPA
GB/ɪkspɹˈɛʃən/
US/ɪkspɹˈɛʃən/
Sílabas e acento
ex - pres - sion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pres)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: expression
- Plural: expression, expressions
Família de palavras
Forms
expressions
noun
Core family
express
verb A2
expressive
adjective B2
Related words
expressively
adverb
expressiveness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
expressionless
adjective
inexpressive
adjective
Advanced or less common
inexpressible
adjective
Expressões
freedom of expression
1/fɹˈidəm əv ɪkspɹˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
right to express opinions freely
The right to say what you think and feel without being stopped by the government.
Exemplos
- Freedom of expression is protected by the constitution.
- Many activists fight for freedom of expression around the world.
self-expression
1/sˈɛlf ɪkspɹˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
expressing your own personality and ideas
Showing your own feelings and ideas in your own way.
Exemplos
- Art is a form of self-expression.
- Fashion can be a powerful tool for self-expression.
artistic expression
1/ɑɹtˈɪstɪk ɪkspɹˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
showing ideas or feelings through art
The way a person shows their ideas or feelings through painting, music, dance, writing, or other arts.
Exemplos
- Painting is her favorite form of artistic expression.
- Graffiti can be a form of artistic expression.
- The festival celebrates many kinds of artistic expression.
- The workshop gives teenagers a space for artistic expression.
- Artistic expression is strongly protected in many countries.
facial expression
1/fˈeɪʃəl ɪkspɹˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
Look on a face that shows feeling
The way someone’s face looks that shows how they feel or what they think.
Exemplos
- Her facial expression told me she was upset.
- Her facial expression changed from happy to worried in a second.
- You can read his mood from his facial expressions.
- His words were kind, but his facial expression was cold.
- Actors practice different facial expressions in front of a mirror.