EXPRESS
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EXPRESS
1ex·press
adjective \ik-ˈspres\: said or given in a clear way
: of a particular kind
: traveling at high speed with few stops
Full Definition of EXPRESS
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a : directly, firmly, and explicitly stated <my express orders>
2
a : designed for or adapted to its purpose
b : of a particular sort : specific <for that express purpose>
3
a : traveling at high speed; specifically : traveling with few or no stops along the way <express train>
b : adapted or suitable for travel at high speed <an express highway>
c British : designated to be delivered without delay by special messenger
Examples of EXPRESS
- the express lane at the grocery store
- <a trip to the supermarket with the express purpose of buying milk>
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Synonyms
concrete, distinct, especial, peculiar, precise, set, special, specific
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lone, only, separate, single, sole, solitary; distinctive, exclusive, individual, unique; limited, restricted; differentiated, specialized; given, specified
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EXPRESS (2)
2express
adverb: by a system that delivers letters and packages quickly : by express
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EXPRESS (3)
3express
noun: a system for delivering things (such as letters and packages) quickly
: a train or bus that travels quickly with few stops
Full Definition of EXPRESS
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a British : a messenger sent on a special errand
b British : a dispatch conveyed by a special messenger
c (1) : a system for the prompt and safe transportation of parcels, money, or goods at rates higher than standard freight charges (2) : a company operating such a merchandise freight service
d British : special delivery
2 : an express vehicle
Examples of EXPRESS
- He sent the package to us by express.
- He takes the express to work.
Related to EXPRESS
Synonyms
courier, messenger [British], go-between, page, runner
Related Words
forerunner, harbinger, herald; agent, ambassador, delegate, deputy, emissary, envoy, representative; bearer, carrier, deliveryman, letter carrier, mail carrier, mailman
EXPRESS (4)
4express
transitive verb: to talk or write about (something that you are thinking or feeling)
: to make (your thoughts and feelings) known by doing something other than talking or writing
: to show (an amount, quantity, etc.) by a sign or a symbol
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2
a : to force out (as the juice of a fruit) by pressure
3 : to send by express
4 : to cause (a gene) to manifest its effects in the phenotype; also : to manifest or produce (a character, molecule, or effect) by a genetic process
— ex·press·er noun
— ex·press·ible \-ə-bəl\ adjective
Examples of EXPRESS
- He expressed an interest in meeting her.
- She expressed surprise at his rude behavior.
- The results can be expressed as a percentage.
- The length, expressed in centimeters, is 29.
- They expressed the package to us.
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Synonyms
air, expound, give, look, raise, sound, state, vent, ventilate, voice, give air to, put forth
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advertise, announce, declare, enounce, enunciate, proclaim, say; broadcast, circulate, disseminate, publish; describe, write, write up; sound off, speak out, speak up; chime in; communicate, convey, put across, put over; offer, submit
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