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express
[ik-spres]
verb (used with object)
to put (thought) into words; utter or state.
to express an idea clearly.
to show, manifest, or reveal.
to express one's anger.
Synonyms: indicateAntonyms: concealto set forth the opinions, feelings, etc., of (oneself ), as in speaking, writing, or painting.
He can express himself eloquently.
to represent by a symbol, character, figure, or formula.
to express water as H2O; to express unknown quantities algebraically.
to send by express.
to express a package or merchandise.
to press or squeeze out.
to express the juice of grapes.
to exude or emit (a liquid, odor, etc.), as if under pressure.
The roses expressed a sweet perfume.
Genetics., (of a gene) to be active in the production of (a protein or a phenotype).
adjective
clearly indicated; distinctly stated; definite; explicit; plain.
He defied my express command.
Synonyms: unambiguous, obviousspecial; definite.
We have an express purpose in being here.
Synonyms: singular, particulardirect or fast, especially making few or no intermediate stops.
an express train;
an express elevator.
used for direct or high-speed travel.
an express highway.
duly or exactly formed or represented.
an express image.
pertaining to an express.
an express agency.
noun
an express train, bus, elevator, etc.
a system or method of sending freight, parcels, money, etc., that is faster and safer, but more expensive, than ordinary freight service.
We agree to send the package by express.
Synonyms: couriera company engaged in this business.
British., a messenger or a message specially sent.
something sent by express.
adverb
by express.
to travel express.
Obsolete., expressly.
express
/ ɪkˈsprɛs /
verb
to transform (ideas) into words; utter; verbalize
to show or reveal; indicate
tears express grief
to communicate (emotion, etc) without words, as through music, painting, etc
to indicate through a symbol, formula, etc
to force or squeeze out
to express the juice from an orange
to send by rapid transport or special messenger
to communicate one's thoughts or ideas
adjective
clearly indicated or shown; explicitly stated
an express wish
done or planned for a definite reason or goal; particular
an express purpose
of, concerned with, or designed for rapid transportation of people, merchandise, mail, money, etc
express delivery
an express depot
noun
a system for sending merchandise, mail, money, etc, rapidly
merchandise, mail, etc, conveyed by such a system
an enterprise operating such a system
Also called: express train. a fast train stopping at none or only a few of the intermediate stations between its two termini
See express rifle
adverb
by means of a special delivery or express delivery
it went express
Other Word Forms
- expressible adjective
- expresser noun
- expressor noun
- expressless adjective
- overexpress verb (used with object)
- preexpress verb (used with object)
- quasi-expressed adjective
- reexpress verb (used with object)
- superexpress noun
- unexpressible adjective
- well-expressed adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of express1
Word History and Origins
Origin of express1
Example Sentences
He said paint as a material "allows me to express an experience in a very unique way".
Ian Murray has expressed his disappointment at losing his job as secretary of state for Scotland.
“There are so many places where there is whimsy and magic because there are so many artists here who are trying to find ways to express themselves.”
She said she was asked “to preapprove the recommendations of a vaccine advisory panel newly filled with people who have publicly expressed antivaccine rhetoric.”
Campaigners Save the School Transport RCT/Wales have called for a rethink, expressing concerns about the safety of pupils.
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