expressing
verb
Form of express , present participle of express.
Simple meaning
To convey or communicate.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪkspˈɹɛsɪŋ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
present participle of express
To convey or communicate; to make known or explicit.
present participle of express
To press, squeeze out (especially said of milk).
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This meaning: To convey or communicate; to make known or explicit.
Used this way, expressing is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
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- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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