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express

exp·ress

UK/ɪkˈspɹɛs/ US/ɛkˈspɹɛs/ common

verb

1.

give expression to

  • “She showed her disappointment”
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2.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

  • “She expressed her anger”
  • “He uttered a curse”
3.

indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.

  • “Can you express this distance in kilometers?”
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4.

serve as a means for expressing something

  • “The painting of Mary carries motherly love”
  • “His voice carried a lot af anger”
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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”
7.

send my rapid transport or special messenger service

  • “She expressed the letter to Florida”

noun

2.

mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system

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3.

public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes a limited number of scheduled stops

  • “he caught the express to New York”
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adverb

1.

by express

  • “please send the letter express”

adjective

1.

not tacit or implied

  • “her express wish”
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2.

without unnecessary stops

  • “an express train”
  • “an express shipment”
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Origin

From French exprès, from Latin expressus, past participle of exprimere (see Etymology 2, below).

Phrases

  • ankle express
  • express elevator
  • express kidnapping
  • express lane
  • express officer
  • express oneself
  • express road
  • express train
  • expressed emotion

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