express (n.)

  1. mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system

    [ Syn: express mail ]

  2. public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops; he caught the express to New York

    [ Syn: limited ]

  3. rapid transport of goods

    [ Syn: expressage ]

    express (adv.)

  1. by express; please send the letter express'

    express (adj.)

  1. not tacit or implied; her express wish'

  2. without unnecessary stops; an express train; an express shipment'

    express (v.)

  1. give expression to; She showed her disappointment

    [ Syn: show , evince ]

  2. articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise; She expressed her anger; He uttered a curse

    [ Syn: verbalize , verbalise , utter , give tongue to ]

  3. serve as a means for expressing something; The painting of Mary carries motherly love; His voice carried a lot of anger

    [ Syn: carry , convey ]

  4. indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.; Can you express this distance in kilometers?

    [ Syn: state ]

  5. manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait); Many of the laboratory animals express the trait'

  6. obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action; Italians express coffee rather than filter it

    [ Syn: press out , extract ]

  7. send by rapid transport or special messenger service; She expressed the letter to Florida'

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