express
adjective
- 1
not tacit or implied
her express wish
- 2
without unnecessary stops
an express train
an express shipment
noun
- 1
rapid transport of goods
- 2
public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops
he caught the express to New York
- 3
mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
verb
- 1
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
She expressed her anger
He uttered a curse
- 2
give expression to
She showed her disappointment
- 3
send by rapid transport or special messenger service
She expressed the letter to Florida
- 4
serve as a means for expressing something
The painting of Mary carries motherly love
His voice carried a lot of anger
- 5
indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.
Can you express this distance in kilometers?
- 6
obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action
Italians express coffee rather than filter it
- 7
manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait)
Many of the laboratory animals express the trait
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