EXPRESS

/ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/ ► audio Scrabble 16 Words With Friends 17

Definition

  1. adverb by express.
  2. adjective not tacit or implied.
  3. adjective without unnecessary stops.
  4. noun mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system. — synonyms: express_mail
  5. noun public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops. — synonyms: limited
  6. noun rapid transport of goods. — synonyms: expressage
  7. verb give expression to. — synonyms: show, evince
  8. verb articulate. — synonyms: verbalize, verbalise, utter, give_tongue_to
  9. verb serve as a means for expressing something. — synonyms: carry, convey
  10. verb indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.. — synonyms: state
  11. verb manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait).
  12. verb obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action. — synonyms: press_out, extract
  13. verb send by rapid transport or special messenger service.

Examples

  • “I took the express into town.”
  • “I gave him express instructions not to begin until I arrived, but he ignored me.”
  • “In my eyes it bore a livelier image of the spirit, it seemed more express and single, than the imperfect and divided countenance.”

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