English dictionary

express

/I/k'spr/E/s/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system

noun.communication

Synonyms express mail

Source: WordNet 3.0
public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops

noun.artifact

Examples
He caught the express to New York.

Synonyms limited

Antonyms local

Source: WordNet 3.0
rapid transport of goods

noun.act

Synonyms expressage

Source: WordNet 3.0
A clear image or representation; an expression; a plain declaration.

noun

Source: webster1913

give expression to

verb.communication

Synonyms evince show

Source: WordNet 3.0
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

verb.communication

Examples
She expressed her anger.

Synonyms give tongue to utter verbalise verbalize

Source: WordNet 3.0
serve as a means for expressing something

verb.communication

Synonyms carry convey

Source: WordNet 3.0
indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.

verb.communication

Examples
Can you express this distance in kilometers?

Synonyms state

Source: WordNet 3.0
manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait)

verb.perception

Examples
Many of the laboratory animals express the trait.

Source: WordNet 3.0
obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action

verb.contact

Examples
Italians express coffee rather than filter it.

Synonyms extract press out

Source: WordNet 3.0
send by rapid transport or special messenger service

verb.communication

Examples
She expressed the letter to Florida.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To press or squeeze out; as, to <i>express</i> the juice of grapes, or of apples; hence, to extort; to elicit.

verb

Source: webster1913