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express > 13 senses
ADJECTIVE1expressNot tacit or implied
2expressWithout unnecessary stops
ADVERB1expressBy express
NOUN1express, expressageRapid transport of goods
2express, express mailMail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
3expressPublic transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes a limited number of scheduled stops
VERB1express, show, evinceGive expression to
2express, verbalize, verbalise, utter, give tongue toArticulate
3express, stateIndicate through a symbol, formula, etc.
4express, carry, conveyServe as a means for expressing something
5expressManifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait)
6express, press out, extractObtain from a substance, as by mechanical action
7expressSend my rapid transport or special messenger service
express > pronunciation
Soundsihkspreh's
Rhymesabscess, access, acquiesce, and 72 more rhymes in ehs at the HyperDic website...
express > adjective 1
MeaningNot tacit or implied.
Examples"her express wish"
Similar toexplicit, expressed
Adverbsexpressly
express > adjective 2
MeaningWithout unnecessary stops.
Examples"an express train"; "an express shipment"
Similar tofast
express > noun 1, act
MeaningRapid transport of goods.
Synonymsexpressage
Broadertransportation, shipping, transport
Verbsexpress
express > noun 2, communication
MeaningMail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system.
Synonymsexpress mail
Narrowerpony express
Broadermail
Verbsexpress
express > noun 3, artifact
MeaningPublic transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes a limited number of scheduled stops.
Examples"he caught the express to New York"
Broaderpublic transport
Contrarylocal
express > adverb
MeaningBy express.
Examples"please send the letter express"
express > verb 1, communication
MeaningGive expression to.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Synonymsshow, evince
Narrowersneer; imply, connote; burst out; suggest, evoke, paint a picture; imply; give; exude; vent, ventilate, give vent; give voice, formulate, word, phrase, articulate; stress, emphasize, emphasise, punctuate, accent, accentuate; menace; beam; smile
Broaderconvey, impart
express > verb 2, communication
MeaningArticulate. Either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"She expressed her anger"
Synonymsverbalize, verbalise, utter, give tongue to
Narrowercurse, cuss, blaspheme, swear, imprecate; wish; exclaim, cry, cry out, outcry, call out, shout; clamor, clamour; vociferate, shout out; marvel; voice; raise; breathe; drop; pour out; get off; say; represent; state, say, tell; pooh-pooh; hurl, throw
Nounsexpression
express > verb 3, communication
MeaningIndicate through a symbol, formula, etc.
PatternSomething ----s something; Somebody ----s something PP
Examples"Can you express this distance in kilometers?"
Synonymsstate
Narrowervote; vote
Broaderdenote, refer
express > verb 4, communication
MeaningServe as a means for expressing something.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Synonymscarry, convey
Narrowerquantify, measure
Broadercommunicate, intercommunicate
Similar toconduct, transmit, convey, carry, channel
express > verb 5, perception
MeaningManifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait).
PatternSomething ----s something
Examples"Many of the laboratory animals express the trait"
Broaderreveal, display, show
Nounsexpression
express > verb 6, contact
MeaningObtain from a substance, as by mechanical action.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"Italians express coffee rather than filter it"
Synonymspress out, extract
Narrowerream
Broaderget, acquire
Nounsexpression
express > verb 7, communication
MeaningSend my rapid transport or special messenger service.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"She expressed the letter to Florida"
Broadermail, post, send
Nounsexpress; express, expressage

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