express
Transitive VerbIntransitive VerbAdjective[C/U] Both
pl: expressespast: expressedpp: expresseding: expressingcomp: nullsup: null
The word carries a strong sense of outward movement, whether it is a feeling moving from the mind to the voice or a physical substance being pushed out of a container. It suggests a direct, unfiltered path from the source to the destination, removing any barriers or delays.
Countable when referring to a specific high-speed service or shipment (an express). Uncountable when referring to the general concept of rapid delivery.
Meanings
Transitive Verb
[someone][something]
To convey a thought or feeling in words or by gestures.
"He struggled to express his gratitude."
Intransitive Verb
[someone]
To put a feeling or idea into words.
"She found it difficult to express herself."