noun
- Mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system.
- synonyms: express mail
- Public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops.
- usage: "he caught the express to New York"
- synonyms: limited
- Rapid transport of goods.
- synonyms: expressage
verb
- Give expression to.
- usage: "She showed her disappointment"
- Articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise.
- usage: "She expressed her anger"; "He uttered a curse"
- synonyms: verbalize, verbalise, utter, give tongue to
- Serve as a means for expressing something.
- usage: "The painting of Mary carries motherly love"; "His voice carried a lot of anger"
- Indicate through a symbol, formula, etc..
- usage: "Can you express this distance in kilometers"
- synonyms: state
- Manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait. )
- usage: "Many of the laboratory animals express the trait"
- Obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action.
- usage: "Italians express coffee rather than filter it"
- Send by rapid transport or special messenger service.
- usage: "She expressed the letter to Florida"
adjective
- Not tacit or implied.
- usage: "her express wish"
- Without unnecessary stops.
- usage: "an express train"; "an express shipment"
adverb
- By express.
- usage: "please send the letter express"
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