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express
[ ik-spres ]
verb (used with object)
- to put (thought) into words; utter or state:
to express an idea clearly.
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- to show, manifest, or reveal:
to express one's anger.
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Antonyms:
- to set forth the opinions, feelings, etc., of (oneself ), as in speaking, writing, or painting:
He can express himself eloquently.
- to represent by a symbol, character, figure, or formula:
to express water as H2O; to express unknown quantities algebraically.
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- to send by express:
to express a package or merchandise.
- to press or squeeze out:
to express the juice of grapes.
- to exude or emit (a liquid, odor, etc.), as if under pressure:
The roses expressed a sweet perfume.
- Genetics. (of a gene) to be active in the production of (a protein or a phenotype).
adjective
- clearly indicated; distinctly stated; definite; explicit; plain:
He defied my express command.
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- special; definite:
We have an express purpose in being here.
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- direct or fast, especially making few or no intermediate stops:
an express train;
an express elevator.
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- used for direct or high-speed travel:
an express highway.
- duly or exactly formed or represented:
an express image.
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- pertaining to an express:
an express agency.
noun
- an express train, bus, elevator, etc.
- a system or method of sending freight, parcels, money, etc., that is faster and safer, but more expensive, than ordinary freight service:
We agree to send the package by express.
Synonyms:
- a company engaged in this business.
- British. a messenger or a message specially sent.
- something sent by express.
adverb
- by express:
to travel express.
- Obsolete. expressly.
express
/ ɪˈɛ /
verb
- to transform (ideas) into words; utter; verbalize
- to show or reveal; indicate
tears express grief
- to communicate (emotion, etc) without words, as through music, painting, etc
- to indicate through a symbol, formula, etc
- to force or squeeze out
to express the juice from an orange
- to send by rapid transport or special messenger
- express oneselfto communicate one's thoughts or ideas
adjective
- clearly indicated or shown; explicitly stated
an express wish
- done or planned for a definite reason or goal; particular
an express purpose
- of, concerned with, or designed for rapid transportation of people, merchandise, mail, money, etc
an express depot
express delivery
noun
- a system for sending merchandise, mail, money, etc, rapidly
- merchandise, mail, etc, conveyed by such a system
- an enterprise operating such a system
- Also calledexpress train a fast train stopping at none or only a few of the intermediate stations between its two termini
- See express rifle
adverb
- by means of a special delivery or express delivery
it went express
Derived Forms
- ˈ, adjective
- ˈ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·İ ·sǰ noun
- ·i· adjective
- ·l adjective
- v·· verb (used with object)
- e· verb (used with object)
- ܲȴ-· adjective
- e· verb (used with object)
- p·· noun
- un·i· adjective
- ɱ-· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of express1
Word History and Origins
Origin of express1
Example Sentences
Asked to defend specific abuses and the average American will likely say “no,” but tens of millions will nonetheless express confidence in the abuser.
It read: "The State of Israel expresses its deepest condolences to the Catholic Church and the Catholic community worldwide at the passing of Pope Francis. May he rest in peace."
"The joy and emotion he expressed were deeply meaningful to me," he said, adding that Pope Francis left him with a powerful message to live a life of solidarity, austerity, humility and commitment.
"The Royal Thai Police express their deepest condolences to the brave officers who lost their lives," a statement added.
Some Americans, who pay more for healthcare than people in any other country, expressed anger over what they see as unfair treatment by insurance firms.
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