Definitions for express

Overview of noun express

The noun express has 3 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)

1. express, express mail

(mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system)

2. express, limited

(public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops; "he caught the express to New York")

3. express, expressage

(rapid transport of goods)

Overview of verb express

The verb express has 7 senses? (first 4 from tagged texts)

1. (59) express, show, evince

(give expression to; "She showed her disappointment")

2. (32) express, verbalize, verbalise, utter, give tongue to

(articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise; "She expressed her anger"; "He uttered a curse")

3. (17) carry, convey, express

(serve as a means for expressing something; "The painting of Mary carries motherly love"; "His voice carried a lot of anger")

4. (2) express, state

(indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.; "Can you express this distance in kilometers?")

5. express

(manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait); "Many of the laboratory animals express the trait")

6. press out, express, extract

(obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action; "Italians express coffee rather than filter it")

7. express

(send by rapid transport or special messenger service; "She expressed the letter to Florida")

Overview of adj express

The adj express has 2 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

1. (1) express

(not tacit or implied; "her express wish")

2. express

(without unnecessary stops; "an express train"; "an express shipment")

Overview of adv express

The adv express has 1 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

1. (1) express

(by express; "please send the letter express")