expression
gb/ɪkspɹˈɛʃən/ us/ɪkspɹˈɛʃən/
A2
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 1200
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B1
action
1
act of showing thoughts or feelings
The act of showing what you think or feel using words, looks, art, or actions.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[someone]'s expression of [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'expression' with 'impression'. An 'expression' is what you show; an 'impression' is the feeling you give someone else.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
communication (A broader term for sharing information or ideas, not limited to feelings.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
suppression (The act of holding back or preventing the expression of thoughts or feelings.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
facial expression
|freedom of expression
|artistic expression
|self-expression
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication
|emotions
|art
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- Her face had a happy expression.
- Freedom of expression is important.
- Painting is her way of expression.
- He gave an expression of thanks.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
A2
entity
2
look on face showing emotion
The way someone's face looks that shows their feelings or thoughts.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
an expression on [someone]'s face
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes use 'expression' here when they mean 'emotion'. The 'expression' is the visible sign, not the feeling itself.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
look (More general; can refer to any appearance, not just the face showing emotion.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
poker face (A facial appearance that hides emotions completely.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
serious expression
|blank expression
|pained expression
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- She has a sad expression.
- His face has a big smile expression.
- I see a surprised expression on her face.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B1
entity
3
particular phrase or wording
A word or group of words that people use in a certain way to say something.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[a/an] [adjective] expression
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse 'expression' with 'sentence'. An 'expression' can be shorter than a sentence and is often idiomatic.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
phrase (A small group of words; may not carry the same nuance about style or originality as 'expression'.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
silence (The absence of spoken words.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
common expression
|idiomatic expression
|slang expression
கருப்பொருள்கள்
language
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- '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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- It is a common expression in English.
- I like this funny expression.
- Do you know this English expression?
பெயர்ச்சொல்
technical
B2
entity
4
mathematical combination of symbols
Numbers and signs in math that show a value or idea.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
equation (Similar but specifically includes an equals sign and two sides.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
number (A single numeric value without mathematical operations.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
algebraic expression
|mathematical expression
|simplify an expression
கருப்பொருள்கள்
mathematics
|science
|education
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- This is a math expression.
- We can make a new math expression.
- Please write the math expression on the paper.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
expression
IPA
GB/ɪkspɹˈɛʃən/
US/ɪkspɹˈɛʃən/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
ex - pres - sion (3 அசைகள்)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pres)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
- Base: expression
- Plural: expression, expressions
சொல் குடும்பம்
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
சொற்றொடர்கள்
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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.