expressed; expressing; expresses
Definition of express
(Entry 1 of 4)
1a
: to represent in words : state
b
: to make known the opinions or feelings of (oneself)
c
: to give expression to the artistic or creative impulses or abilities of (oneself)
e
: to represent by a sign or symbol : symbolize
2
: to send by express
3a
: to force out (something, such as the juice of a fruit) by pressure
b
: to subject to pressure so as to extract something
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
express
adjective
ex·press
Definition of express (Entry 2 of 4)
2a
: of a particular sort : specific
for that express purpose
b
: designed for or adapted to its purpose
3a
: traveling at high speed
specifically
: traveling with few or no stops along the way
express train
b
: designed or intended to be used for fast movement or travel
an express highway with few local exits the express lane at the supermarket
c(1)
: delivered faster than usual
an express shipment
(2)
British
: designated to be delivered without delay by special messenger
express
nounDefinition of express (Entry 3 of 4)
1a(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
b
British
: a messenger sent on a special errand
c
British
: a dispatch conveyed by a special messenger
2
: an express vehicle
express
adverbDefinition of express (Entry 4 of 4)
1
: by express
delivered express
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The first known use of express was in the 14th century
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