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express
verb(ex-press)obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action
Synonyms: extract, press out,
Examples:
Italians express coffee rather than filter it.
express
verb(ex-press)indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.
Synonyms: state,
Examples:
Can you express this distance in kilometers?.
express
verb(ex-press)articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
Examples:
She expressed her anger.
express
noun(ex-press)mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
Synonyms: express mail,
express
noun(ex-press)public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops
Synonyms: limited,
Antonyms: local,
Examples:
He caught the express to New York.
express
verb(ex-press)manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait)
Examples:
Many of the laboratory animals express the trait.
express
adjective(ex-press)not tacit or implied
Examples:
Her express wish.
express
verb(ex-press)send by rapid transport or special messenger service
Examples:
She expressed the letter to Florida.
express
adjective(ex-press)without unnecessary stops
Examples:
An express train.
An express shipment.
An express shipment.