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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?”
Check pronunciation: express. Definition of express verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
5 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
