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adj
Moving or operating quickly, as a train not making local stops.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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Synonyms: fast, crack
Antonyms: none provided
adj
Specific or precise; directly and distinctly stated; not merely implied.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: comparable
Synonyms: explicit, plain, clear, direct, express, monosemic, monosemous, patent, specific, unambiguous, unequivocal, univocal
Antonyms: implied
adj
Truly depicted; exactly resembling.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adj
Providing a more limited but presumably faster service than a full or complete dealer of the same kind or type.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: postpositional
Topics: business, commerce, retail
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adv
Moving or operating quickly, as a train not making local stops.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A mode of transportation, often a train, that travels quickly or directly, either on a regular schedule or as a special or excursion. Express trains often pass through stations along the way without stopping at them.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: local, stopper
noun
A mode of transportation, often a train, that travels quickly or directly, either on a regular schedule or as a special or excursion. Express trains often pass through stations along the way without stopping at them.
a public utility vehicle, typically a jeepney, that traverses through an expressway
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Philippines
Qualifier: chiefly Metro Manila
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: local, stopper
noun
A service that allows mail or money to be sent rapidly from one destination to another.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
An express rifle.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A clear image or representation; an expression; a plain declaration.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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noun
A messenger sent on a special errand; a courier.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
An express office.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
That which is sent by an express messenger or message.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
The action of conveying some idea using words or actions; communication, expression.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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noun
A specific statement or instruction.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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verb
To convey or communicate; to make known or explicit.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Synonyms: outspeak, utter, articulate, common, communicate, convey, share, express, make known, portray, put
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To press, squeeze out (especially said of milk).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
To translate messenger RNA into protein.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: biochemistry, biology, chemistry, microbiology, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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verb
To transcribe deoxyribonucleic acid into messenger RNA.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: biochemistry, biology, chemistry, microbiology, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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adjective satellite
not tacit or implied
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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adjective satellite
without unnecessary stops
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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adverb
by express
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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noun
rapid transport of goods
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: expressage
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: transportation, shipping, transport
noun
public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: limited
Antonyms: local
Broader terms: public transport
noun
mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: express mail
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: mail
Narrower terms: pony express
verb
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: verbalize, verbalise, utter, give tongue to
Antonyms: none provided
Narrower terms: curse, cuss, blaspheme, swear, imprecate, wish, exclaim, cry, cry out, outcry, call out, shout, clamor, clamour, vociferate, shout out, marvel, voice, raise, breathe, drop, pour out, get off, platitudinize, say, represent, state, tell, pooh-pooh, hurl, throw
verb
give expression to
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: show, evince
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: convey
Narrower terms: sneer, imply, connote, burst out, suggest, evoke, paint a picture, give, exude, vent, ventilate, give vent, give voice, formulate, word, phrase, articulate, stress, emphasize, emphasise, punctuate, accent, accentuate, menace, beam, smile
verb
send by rapid transport or special messenger service
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: mail, post, send
verb
serve as a means for expressing something
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: carry, convey
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: communicate, intercommunicate
Narrower terms: quantify, measure
verb
indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: state
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: denote, refer
Narrower terms: vote
verb
obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: press out, extract
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: get, acquire
Narrower terms: ream
verb
manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: realize, realise, actualize, actualise, substantiate
History
From French exprès, from Latin expressus, past participle of exprimere (see Etymology 2, below).
From Old French espresser, expresser, from frequentative form of Latin exprimere.
Across languages
186 source translations are retained for this English entry.
