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express

/ɪkˈspɹɛs/noun, verb, adjective, adverb2 syllables

Express means: serve as a means for expressing something.

Synonyms for express34

noun, as in mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system

express mail

noun, as in public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops

noun, as in rapid transport of goods

expressage

verb, as in serve as a means for expressing something

verb, as in articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

verbalize, verbalise, utter, give tongue to

verb, as in give expression to

show, evince

verb, as in obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action

press out, extract

verb, as in indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.

adjective, as in not tacit or implied

adjective, as in without unnecessary stops

also used for express

crack, plain, clear, direct, monosemic, monosemous, patent, outspeak, articulate, common, communicate, share, make known

Includes material from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Opposites of express

What does express mean?13

verb

1

serve as a means for expressing something“The painting of Mary carries motherly love”

2

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise“She expressed her anger”

3

give expression to“She showed her disappointment”

4

obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action“Italians express coffee rather than filter it”

5

indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.“Can you express this distance in kilometers?”

6

manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait)“Many of the laboratory animals express the trait”

7

send by rapid transport or special messenger service“She expressed the letter to Florida”

adjective

1

not tacit or implied“her express wish”

2

without unnecessary stops“an express train”

noun

1

mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system

2

public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops“he caught the express to New York”

3

rapid transport of goods

adverb

1

by express“please send the letter express”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with express?33

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All 33 rhymes for express, grouped by syllable

Express in a sentence

  • Deeply moved, he tried to express his thanks.unknown
  • If we should miss the express, we'll take the next train.CM
  • Being deeply thankful, he tried to express his thanks.CK
  • They express disagreement by shaking their heads, which may indicate agreement in other countries.eastasiastudent
  • For me, it is difficult to express my thoughts in words.djtait
  • While she is far from beautiful, she is more lovable than words can express.AlanF_US
  • You must hurry up, or you will miss the express.AlanF_US
  • The first tip is precision, that is, to express yourself clearly.Hybrid

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of express

as a noun

plural
expresses

as a verb

past tense
expressed
present participle
expressing
third-person singular
expresses
past participle
expressed