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express   (TTS Sound)

The noun express has 3 senses

• express, express mail -- (mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system)


• 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")


• express, expressage -- (rapid transport of goods)

The verb express has 7 senses

• express, show, evince -- (give expression to; "She showed her disappointment")


• 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")


• carry, convey, express -- (serve as a means for expressing something; "The painting of Mary carries motherly love"; "His voice carried a lot of anger")


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


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


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


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

The adj express has 2 senses

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


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

The adv express has 1 sense

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