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US
/ɪksˈpɹɛs/
]
[ UK /ɛkspɹˈɛs/ ]
[ UK /ɛkspɹˈɛs/ ]
VERB
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indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.
Can you express this distance in kilometers? -
serve as a means for expressing something
The painting of Mary carries motherly love
His voice carried a lot of anger -
give expression to
She showed her disappointment -
obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action
Italians express coffee rather than filter it -
send by rapid transport or special messenger service
She expressed the letter to Florida -
manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait)
Many of the laboratory animals express the trait -
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
He uttered a curse
She expressed her anger
NOUN
- rapid transport of goods
- mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
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public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops
he caught the express to New York
ADVERB
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by express
please send the letter express
ADJECTIVE
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without unnecessary stops
an express train
an express shipment -
not tacit or implied
her express wish
How To Use express In A Sentence
- Warner wrote from Egypt expressing sympathy for their unfurnished state of affairs, but added, "I would rather fit out three houses and fill them with furniture than to fit out one 'dahabiyeh'. Mark Twain, a Biography. Complete
- Kids at one Connecticut school don't like a new rule, but you probably won't hear them expressing themselves by using profanity: the rule to keep kids from cussing.
- Does the plain, unsugared doughy type bagel look alike surpass the overly decorated with hundreds and thousands and pumped full of sweet chemicals with optional coating of chocolate (half dipped) Tescos Express doughnut win every time? Rabbit Stew. « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG
- Moreover, it is expressly added that if the day before the Passover falls on a Sabbath, one may in this manner purchase a Paschal lamb, and, presumably, all else that is needful for the feast.
- That which is soft and effeminate, which is calculated to excite the passions, by multitudes of ambiguous expressions, (not the less dangerous for being so cloaked) should be considered by Christians as an abuse the more deplorable, as it has even been censured and condemned by the pagans. The Life and Legends of Saint Francis of Assisi
- These words (holpen a little with a metaphor) may express two differing abilities, in those that deal in business of estate. The Essays
- I guess she would rather I expressed myself in a more ladylike manner, or at least a little more eloquently.
- These provisions, although expressed at a level of great generality, have often been invoked by those who posit the existence of a broad international duty to cooperate or a right to solidarity.
- I love the way Sarajevans express themselves; it's a kind of world-weary, mordant wit overlying an amazing ability to absorb and survive great suffering. A Conversation with Geraldine Brooks about People of the Book
- He expressed his racial hatred for everyone, especially OBama making veiled death threats, spoke of other dangerous topics etc … and then offered to sell me a mosser rifle as he was buying a a whole shippment of them. Alex Jones' Prison Planet.com