Definitions for express

Definitions for (noun) express

Main entry: express, expressage

Definition: rapid transport of goods


Main entry: express, limited

Definition: public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops

Usage: he caught the express to New York


Main entry: express, express mail

Definition: mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system


Definitions for (verb) express

Main entry: express, utter, verbalise, verbalize, give tongue to

Definition: articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

Usage: She expressed her anger; He uttered a curse


Main entry: show, evince, express

Definition: give expression to

Usage: She showed her disappointment


Main entry: express

Definition: send by rapid transport or special messenger service

Usage: She expressed the letter to Florida


Main entry: carry, express, convey

Definition: serve as a means for expressing something

Usage: The painting of Mary carries motherly love; His voice carried a lot of anger


Main entry: state, express

Definition: indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.

Usage: Can you express this distance in kilometers?


Main entry: express, extract, press out

Definition: obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action

Usage: Italians express coffee rather than filter it


Main entry: express

Definition: manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait)

Usage: Many of the laboratory animals express the trait


Definitions for (adj) express

Main entry: express

Definition: not tacit or implied

Usage: her express wish


Main entry: express

Definition: without unnecessary stops

Usage: an express train; an express shipment


Definitions for (adv) express

Main entry: express

Definition: by express

Usage: please send the letter express


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