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   express

   /ɪkˈsprɛs/

   adjective

   • 1. operating at high speed: "executives have their own express lift direct to floor 42"
   • ▪ (of a train or other form of public transport) making few intermediate stops and reaching its destination quickly: "an express train bound for Innsbruck"
   • ▪ denoting a service in which letters or packages are delivered by a special service to ensure speed or security: "an express letter"

   adverb

   • 1. by express train or delivery service: "I got my wife to send my gloves express to the hotel"

   noun

   • 1. a train that stops at few stations and travels quickly: "we embarked for the south of France on an overnight express"
   • 2. a special delivery service: "the books arrived by express"
   • 3. an express rifle.

   verb

   • 1. send by express messenger or delivery: "I expressed my clothes to my destination"

   Word Origin early 18th century (as a verb): extension of express3; express2 (sense 1 of the noun) from express train, so named because it served a particular destination without intermediate stops, reflecting an earlier sense of express ‘done or made for a special purpose’, later interpreted in the sense ‘rapid’. Senses relating to express delivery date from the institution of this postal service in 1891.

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   What does express mean?

   • : a system for the prompt and safe transportation of parcels, money, or goods at rates higher than standard freight charges express, vent, utter, voice, broach, air mean to make known what one thinks or feels. express suggests an impulse to reveal in words, gestures, actions, or what one creates or produces.

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   What is the meaning of Express vehicle?

   • 15. an express vehicle. 16. a system of sending freight, parcels, mail, etc., that is faster but more expensive than ordinary service. 17. a company engaged in this business. 18.

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   What does express mean in a sentence?

   • Express is used to describe special services which are provided by companies or organizations such as the Post Office, in which things are sent or done faster than usual for a higher price. I paid extra for the express service. It was sent to us by express mail. Express is also an adverb. Send it express.

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   What is an example of expressing yourself?

   • You also express your feelings and thoughts. When you want something sent quickly, send it by express mail. When you give your opinion, you're expressing yourself. Writing music and poems are also examples of expressing yourself. Mathematical formulas express complex ideas. In genetics, a gene might be expressed by making you bald.

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   The meaning of EXPRESS is to represent in words : state. How to use express in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Express.

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   EXPRESS definition: 1. to show a feeling, opinion, or fact: 2. to communicate what you think or feel, by speaking or…. Learn more.

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   Express definition: to put (thought) into words; utter or state. See examples of EXPRESS used in a sentence.

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   to communicate what you think or feel, by speaking or writing, or in some other way: I'm afraid I'm not expressing myself very clearly. Children often express themselves in painting. He felt he was unable to express himself freely when his boss was around.

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   1. to transform (ideas) into words; utter; verbalize. 2. to show or reveal; indicate. tears express grief. 3. to communicate (emotion, etc) without words, as through music, painting, etc. 4. to indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.

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   When something goes fast, it goes express — like a train that skips many stops. You also express your feelings and thoughts. When you want something sent quickly, send it by express mail. When you give your opinion, you're expressing yourself.

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   1. Definitely and explicitly stated: their express wish. See Synonyms at explicit. 2. Particular; specific: an express plan. 3. a. Rapid and having few or no stops or interruptions: express delivery of packages; an express bus.