# express vs expressly

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### express
*adjective · IPA /ɪkˈspɹɛs/ · frequency rank #2,110*
Moving or operating quickly, as a train not making local stops.

### expressly
*adverb · IPA /ɪkˈspɹɛsli/ · frequency rank #15,403*
In an express or explicit manner; in a clear or specific manner.

## Source
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