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express

/ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To convey or make known a feeling, idea, or information.

    - "She expressed her concern to the manager."
    - "The artist expressed his emotions through his paintings."
  • Verb

    To deliver (mail, packages, etc.) quickly and efficiently.

    - "The package was express-delivered to our doorstep."
    - "We need to express this letter before the deadline."

Pronunciation
  1. /ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/



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  2. /ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/



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Antonyms

local , stopper , implied
Synonyms

fast train , explicit , plain , crack , fast , outspeak , utter
Rhymes
Words rhyming with express
suppress , expresso , impress
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins
  1. Expresso (en) : A type of coffee prepared by expressing or forcing out water from the coffee beans using high pressure.


Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. expresso

  2. expressway


Variants
List of all variants of express that leads to same result
express , expressed , expresser , expressers , expresses , expressible , expressing , Express Mail , express itself , express itself/themselves , express themselves , express lane , express oneself , express train , pony express , pony expresses
Forms
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expresses, expressing, expressed


Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French expresser, from express 'pressed out', from exprimere, from ex- 'out' + pressare 'to press'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'express' is also used in finance to describe stocks that can be bought or sold quickly and easily.

  2. The first express mail service was established in the United States in 1828.


Related Concepts
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  1. Communication: Express is related to the concept of communication as it involves making known a feeling, idea, or information.

  2. Self-expression: Express is also related to the concept of self-expression as it involves conveying one's emotions or ideas.


Culture
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Express has been used extensively in literature and art, symbolizing the act of communication and self-expression. In music, there are songs and bands named 'Express'. In daily life, it is commonly used in the context of delivering packages or mail quickly.

How to Memorize "express"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the act of conveying an idea or feeling to someone else.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'express' with the idea of communication or delivery.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'express' starts with the letter 'E' and has the root word 'press'.


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