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Definition of Express

1. Noun. Mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system.

2. Verb. Give expression to. "She showed her disappointment"

3. Adjective. Not tacit or implied. "Her express wish"

4. Adverb. By express. "Please send the letter express"

5. Noun. Public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops. "He caught the express to New York"

6. Verb. Articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise. "He uttered a curse"

7. Adjective. Without unnecessary stops. "An express shipment"

8. Noun. Rapid transport of goods.

9. Verb. Serve as a means for expressing something. "His voice carried a lot of anger"

10. Verb. Indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.. "Can you express this distance in kilometers?"

11. Verb. Manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait). "Many of the laboratory animals express the trait"

12. Verb. Obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action. "Italians express coffee rather than filter it"

13. Verb. Send by rapid transport or special messenger service. "She expressed the letter to Florida"

Definition of Express

1. a. Exactly representing; exact.

2. n. A clear image or representation; an expression; a plain declaration.

3. v. t. To press or squeeze out; as, to express the juice of grapes, or of apples; hence, to extort; to elicit.

Definition of Express

1. to set forth in words [v -ED, -ING, -ES]

Medical Definition of Express

1. 1. To press or squeeze out; as, to express the juice of grapes, or of apples; hence, to extort; to elicit. "All the fruits out of which drink is expressed." (Bacon) "And th'idle breath all utterly expressed." (Spenser) "Halters and racks can not express from thee More than by deeds." (B. Jonson) 2. To make or offer a representation of; to show by a copy or likeness; to represent; to resemble. "Each skillful artist shall express thy form." (E. Smith) "So kids and whelps their sires and dams express." (Dryden) 3. To give a true impression of; to represent and make known; to manifest plainly; to show in general; to exhibit, as an opinion or feeling, by a look, gesture, and especially. By language; to declare; to utter; to tell. "My words express my purpose." (Shak) "They expressed in their lives those excellent doctrines of morality." (Addison) 4. To make known the opinions or feelings of; to declare what is in the mind of; to show (one's self); to cause to appear; used reflexively. "Mr. Phillips did express with much indignation against me, one evening." (Pope) 5. To denote; to designate. "Moses and Aaron took these men, which are expressed by their names." (Num. I. 17) 6. To send by express messenger; to forward by special opportunity, or through the medium of an express; as, to express a package." Synonym: To declare, utter, signify, testify, intimate. Origin: Cf. OF. Espresser, expresser, L. Exprimere, expressum. See Express,; cf. Sprain. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Express

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