EXPRESS

EXPRESS

A simple word “Express” can bring off a wide range of effect by application/ communication. Honestly, the use for this term is wide and varied and in a specific place or context it ‘imports’ a fresh but unambiguous specificity.

 Undoubtedly, it qualifies for being treated a ‘magic word’ as, on each occasion, it lends unmistakable credence to the idea planted through the word. As I was contemplating on some idea or the other for blog posting, I stumbled on THIS word, though we use it in most transactions of ours. Literally, one needs no alteration by way of ‘spelling’ or similar ‘modifiers’ to suggest the intended implication.

That is the beauty of this word. At the end of the ‘reading session’, I trust you would ‘express’ solidarity with my line of thought -portraying this word as rendering  a ‘Magical effect’.

EXPRESS [As a Noun]

A facility for ‘rapid transport of men / material’ – say a train or a bus

 Also,  EXPRESS  is a postal delivery system for quick distribution of ‘mails’ to addressees.

EXPRESS [As verb] Shows ‘opinion’ or ‘feeling’ or ‘fact’.

Means the idea is conveyed verbally or emotionally. He expressed his anger in words; he expressed anger through heavy breathing and red face.

Also, to Express helps to ‘indicate’ some fact. The interest payable quarterly is expressed in Rupees.

Oil is expressed from oil seeds by physical pressure of crushing. [To express= press out / squeeze out].

EXPRESS [As adverb]

Send a request by express.  Send a letter through ‘express postal service’].

EXPRESS [As an adjective]

An adjective form of ‘express’, expresses the idea clearly / unambiguously. The King’s wills ‘express desire’ to deposit the art collections of his kingdom to the Art Gallery or museum. 

Another usage relates to innately explain the function.  Express Train / Express Bus

So, the word “express” lends itself to express very many different expressions without change in its form.

Prof. K. Raman