EXPRESSING - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)

not tacit or implied

Example: her express wish

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)

without unnecessary stops

Example: an express train; an express shipment

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

rapid transport of goods

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Noun

public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops

Example: he caught the express to New York

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Noun

mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Adverb

by express

Example: please send the letter express

Meaning 7

Part of speech: Verb

send by rapid transport or special messenger service

Example: She expressed the letter to Florida

Meaning 8

Part of speech: Verb

serve as a means for expressing something

Example: The painting of Mary carries motherly love; His voice carried a lot of anger

Meaning 9

Part of speech: Verb

indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.

Example: Can you express this distance in kilometers?

Meaning 10

Part of speech: Verb

obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action

Example: Italians express coffee rather than filter it

Meaning 11

Part of speech: Verb

manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait)

Example: Many of the laboratory animals express the trait

Meaning 12

Part of speech: Verb

articulate

Example: either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise; She expressed her anger; He uttered a curse

Meaning 13

Part of speech: Verb

give expression to

Example: She showed her disappointment