express
gb/ɪkspɹˈɛs/ us/ɪkspɹˈɛs/
A2
Engleză
~ 900
Sensuri
0 sensuri
Verb
A2
action
1
Communicate an idea or emotion
To show or tell what you think or feel.
Tipar de utilizare:
to express [a feeling/an opinion]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'express' with 'impress'; 'express' is about showing or telling, not making someone admire you.
Sinonime
convey (Slightly more formal; emphasizes the act of making something known.)
Antonime
conceal (Means to hide or keep something secret instead of communicating it.)
Colocații
express an opinion
|express gratitude
|express concern
|express interest
Teme
communication
|emotions
|daily life
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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.
Sinonime
direct (Indicates without stops or detours; not always implying speed.)
Antonime
local (In transport, makes many stops along the route.)
Colocații
express train
|express delivery
|express service
Teme
transportation
|business
Exemple
- We took the express train to the city.
- The package was sent by express delivery.
- This bus offers an express service during rush hour.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- I took the express bus to work.
- We used express delivery for the gift.
- The express train is faster than the local train.
Verb
B2
action
3
Force liquid out by pressure
To get liquid out of something by pressing it.
Tipar de utilizare:
to express [liquid] from [something]
Sinonime
extract (More general term for removing something from another substance; not always by pressing.)
Colocații
express milk
|express juice
Teme
science
|daily life
|daily_life
Exemple
- The nurse expressed some milk for the baby.
- Olive oil is expressed from fresh olives.
- He expressed the juice from the orange by hand.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- She expressed milk for her baby.
- We expressed juice from the fruit.
- They expressed oil from seeds.
Substantiv
A2
entity
4
Fast transport with few stops
A bus or train that goes quickly and stops only a few times.
Sinonime
shuttle (Usually refers to frequent short trips, not necessarily with few stops.)
Antonime
local train (Makes many stops along its route.)
Colocații
take the express
|catch the express
Teme
transportation
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- We took the express to the city.
- The express is faster than the local bus.
- I will wait for the express train.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
express
IPA
GB/ɪkspɹˈɛs/
US/ɪkspɹˈɛs/
Silabe și accent
ex - press (2 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (press)
Forme ale cuvântului
Adjective
- Base: express
Noun
- Base: express
- Plural: express, expresses
Verb
- Base: express
- 3rd Person Singular: expresses
- Present Participle: expressing
- Past: expressed
Familie de cuvinte
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
Expresii
express concern about
1/ɪkspɹˈɛs kənsˈɚn əbˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
State worry about something
To say that you are worried about something.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.