Hyphenation of express

How to hyphenate express

Because it is a word with a single syllable, express is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

express

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 7
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 7
Hyphens Count: 0

Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: express

Definitions of express

express is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
A mode of transportation, often a train, that travels quickly or directly.
Example: I took the express into town.
noun
A service that allows mail or money to be sent rapidly from one destination to another.
noun
An express rifle.
noun
A clear image or representation; an expression; a plain declaration.
noun
A messenger sent on a special errand; a courier.
noun
An express office.
noun
That which is sent by an express messenger or message.

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
Moving or operating quickly, as a train not making local stops.
adjective
Specific or precise; directly and distinctly stated; not merely implied.
Example: I gave him express instructions not to begin until I arrived, but he ignored me.
adjective
Truly depicted; exactly resembling.
Example: In my eyes it bore a livelier image of the spirit, it seemed more express and single, than the imperfect and divided countenance.
adjective
(retail) Providing a more limited but presumably faster service than a full or complete dealer of the same kind or type.
Example: Some Wal-Mart stores will include a McDonald's Express.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of dividing words across lines in print or on websites. It involves inserting hyphens (-) where a word breaks to continue on the next line.

Proper hyphenation improves readability by reducing the unevenness of word spacing and unnecessary large gaps. It also helps avoid confusion that may occur when part of a word carries over. Ideal hyphenation should break words according to pronunciation and syllables. Most word processors and publishing apps have automated tools to handle hyphenation effectively based on language rules and dictionaries. Though subtle, proper hyphenation improves overall typography and reading comfort.