Basic Details
Word: Expresses
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To show or communicate a thought, feeling, or idea.
Synonyms: Communicates, conveys, indicates
Antonyms: Hides, conceals, suppresses
Idioms and Phrases
- Express yourself: To show your thoughts and feelings clearly. Example: "In art class, it's important to express yourself through your paintings."
- A picture expresses a thousand words: An image can convey complex ideas more effectively than words. Example: "The photograph of the sunset truly expresses a thousand words about beauty."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She expresses her love for music through singing and playing the piano.
Example 2: In his speech, he expresses the importance of kindness towards others.
Example 3: The artist expresses deep emotions in her paintings using vibrant colours.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word express comes from the Latin word expressus, meaning to press out? This reflects how we 'press' our thoughts and feelings into words or actions.
Famous Quote
"Art is the most beautiful of all lies; it expresses the truth." Claude Debussy
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "expresses" mean?
a) To hide feelings
b) To show or communicate feelings
c) To make something up
d) To think quietly
Answer: b) To show or communicate feelings
2. Which of these is a synonym of "expresses"?
a) Conceals
b) Hides
c) Conveys
d) Ignores
Answer: c) Conveys
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "expresses"?
a) Displays
b) Reveals
c) Suppresses
d) Shares
Answer: c) Suppresses
4. Which sentence uses "expresses" correctly?
a) She expresses her ideas clearly during discussions.
b) He expresses a fish in his aquarium.
c) They express popcorn at the movie theatre.
d) I express to sleep early every night.
Answer: a) She expresses her ideas clearly during discussions.
5. What does the idiom "express yourself" mean?
a) To keep feelings inside
b) To show your thoughts and feelings clearly
c) To hide from others
d) To make someone else speak
Answer: b) To show your thoughts and feelings clearly
