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express
(/I/k'spr/E/s )

adjective (a)

  • Exactly representing; exact.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    express mail
    source: wordnet30
  • public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    He caught the express to New York.
    Synonym:
    limited
    Antonym:
    local
    source: wordnet30
  • rapid transport of goods(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    expressage
    source: wordnet30
  • A clear image or representation; an expression; a plain declaration.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adverb (r)

  • by express(adv.all)
    Example:
    Please send the letter express.
    source: wordnet30

adjective satellite (s)

  • not tacit or implied(adj.all)
    Example:
    Her express wish.
    source: wordnet30
  • without unnecessary stops(adj.all)
    Example:
    An express train.
    An express shipment.
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • give expression to(verb.communication)
    Synonym:
    evince, show
    source: wordnet30
  • articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise(verb.communication)
    Example:
    She expressed her anger.
    Synonym:
    give tongue to, utter, verbalise, verbalize
    source: wordnet30
  • serve as a means for expressing something(verb.communication)
    Synonym:
    carry, convey
    source: wordnet30
  • indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.(verb.communication)
    Example:
    Can you express this distance in kilometers?.
    Synonym:
    state
    source: wordnet30
  • manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait)(verb.perception)
    Example:
    Many of the laboratory animals express the trait.
    source: wordnet30
  • obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Italians express coffee rather than filter it.
    Synonym:
    extract, press out
    source: wordnet30
  • send by rapid transport or special messenger service(verb.communication)
    Example:
    She expressed the letter to Florida.
    source: wordnet30
  • To press or squeeze out; as, to express the juice of grapes, or of apples; hence, to extort; to elicit.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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