Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Expression”
A combination of words used to say or show what you think or feel.
Word Family of Expression
What is the noun of expression? — expression
What is the verb of expression? — express
What is the adjective of expression? — expressive
What is the adverb of expression? — expressively
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- The idiom 'raining cats and dogs' is a colorful expression for heavy rain. B1
- Her facial expression showed she was disappointed about the test results. B1
- He used a common expression to start his presentation in front of the audience. B1
Word Form Patterns for Expression
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: expression → expressively.
Origin and Word Formation of Expression
From Latin expressus, past participle of exprimere (to press out).
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Expression
What are the word forms of “expression”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “expression”?
“expression” is primarily a noun. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “expression” come from?
From Latin expressus, past participle of exprimere (to press out).