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- DictionaryEx·press/ikˈspres/
adjective
- 1. operating at high speed: "express elevators take you directly to the eighth floor"
adverb
- 1. by express train or delivery service: "I got my wife to send my gloves express to the hotel"
noun
- 1. an express train or other vehicle of public transportation: "we embarked for the south of France on an overnight express"
- 2. an overnight or rapid delivery service: "the books arrived by express"
verb
- 1. send by express delivery or messenger: "I expressed my clothes to my destination"
Definitions of express. verb. give expression to. synonyms: evince, show. see more. verb. articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise. “She expressed her anger” synonyms: give tongue to, utter, verbalise, verbalize. see more. verb. indicate through a symbol, formula, etc. “Can you express this distance in kilometers?”
2 days ago · 1. to transform (ideas) into words; utter; verbalize. 2. to show or reveal; indicate. tears express grief. 3. to communicate (emotion, etc) without words, as through music, painting, etc. 4. to indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.
Check pronunciation: express. Definition of express verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to show what you think or how you feel using words or actions: I'm simply expressing my opinion. These paintings express the terror of war. [ often reflexive ] You're not expressing yourself (= saying what you mean) very clearly. Fewer examples. He finds it hard to express his emotions.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Maths, Arts, Babies ex‧press1 /ɪkˈspres/ S2 W1 verb [ transitive] 1 feeling to tell or show what you are feeling or thinking by using words, looks, or actions express your views/opinions Bill’s not afraid to express his opinions.
1. Definitely and explicitly stated: their express wish. See Synonyms at explicit. 2. Particular; specific: an express plan. 3. a. Rapid and having few or no stops or interruptions: express delivery of packages; an express bus.
adj. [ before a noun] clearly indicated; explicit: She defied her parents' express command. special; definite: It was her express purpose not to get emotional. direct or fast, esp. making few or no intermediate stops: an express train. sent faster than ordinary mail: express mail. n.
