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
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
verb, as in serve as a means for expressing something
verb, as in articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
verb, as in give expression to
verb, as in obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action
verb, as in indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.
adjective, as in without unnecessary stops
also used for express
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Opposites of express
What does express mean?13
verb
serve as a means for expressing something“The painting of Mary carries motherly love”
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise“She expressed her anger”
give expression to“She showed her disappointment”
obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action“Italians express coffee rather than filter it”
indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.“Can you express this distance in kilometers?”
manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait)“Many of the laboratory animals express the trait”
send by rapid transport or special messenger service“She expressed the letter to Florida”
adjective
not tacit or implied“her express wish”
without unnecessary stops“an express train”
noun
mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops“he caught the express to New York”
rapid transport of goods
adverb
by express“please send the letter express”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with express?33
three syllables
four syllables
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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
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Forms of express
as a noun
- plural
- expresses
as a verb
- past tense
- expressed
- present participle
- expressing
- third-person singular
- expresses
- past participle
- expressed