express

🇺🇸 /ɪkˈspres/ 🇬🇧 /ɪkˈspres/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-B2
verb
A2

to show feelings or thoughts with words or actions

She used words to express her happiness clearly.

B1

to say or show what you think or feel

He can express his ideas well in writing.

R

to become clear in a certain way

Their joy was easy to express through loud cheers.

R

to show something using numbers or symbols

We express the data as simple percentages.

R

to push liquid out of something

You can express juice from fresh oranges.

R

to send something by fast mail

I will express the package to you tomorrow.

adjective
R

very fast or quick

express train services are very quick.

R

sent by fast service

express mail arrives faster than regular mail.

R

providing fast service

an express delivery company sends things quickly.

R

clearly stated

She gave express instructions that were easy to follow.

adverb
R

by fast service

Please send this letter express to ensure it arrives quickly.

noun
R

a fast train with few stops

The express train gets to the city faster than local trains.

R

a fast delivery service

We use an express for urgent packages.

translation

v. to show feelings or thoughts with words or actions; to say or show what you think or feel; to become clear in a certain way; to show something using numbers or symbols; to push liquid out of something; to send something by fast mail
adj. very fast or quick; sent by fast service; providing fast service; clearly stated
adv. by fast service
n. a fast train with few stops; a fast delivery service

Word Forms

3rd Present expresses
Progressive expressing
Past expressed
Perfect expressed
Plural expresses