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express - Dictionary definition and meaning for express

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  • (noun) rapid transport of goods

    synonyms : expressage
  • (noun) public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops

    "he caught the express to New York"

    synonyms : limited
  • (noun) mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system

    synonyms : express mail
  • (verb) articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

    "She expressed her anger", "He uttered a curse"

    synonyms : give tongue to , utter , verbalise , verbalize
  • (verb) give expression to

    "She showed her disappointment"

    synonyms : evince , show
  • (verb) send by rapid transport or special messenger service

    "She expressed the letter to Florida"

  • (verb) serve as a means for expressing something

    "The painting of Mary carries motherly love", "His voice carried a lot of anger"

    synonyms : carry , convey
  • (verb) indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.

    "Can you express this distance in kilometers?"

    synonyms : state
  • (verb) obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action

    "Italians express coffee rather than filter it"

    synonyms : extract , press out
  • (verb) manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait)

    "Many of the laboratory animals express the trait"

  • (adverb) by express

    "please send the letter express"

  • (adj.) not tacit or implied

    "her express wish"

  • (adj.) without unnecessary stops

    "an express train", "an express shipment"

WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.

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