express

A2
Pronunciation
/ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/
/ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

A mode of transportation, often a train, that travels quickly or directly.

Example Sentences
  • I took the express into town.
2 Definition

A service that allows mail or money to be sent rapidly from one destination to another.

3 Definition

An express rifle.

4 Definition

A clear image or representation; an expression; a plain declaration.

5 Definition

A messenger sent on a special errand; a courier.

6 Definition

An express office.

7 Definition

That which is sent by an express messenger or message.

8 Definition

The action of conveying some idea using words or actions; communication, expression.

9 Definition

A specific statement or instruction.

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To convey or communicate; to make known or explicit.

Example Sentences
  • Words cannot express the love I feel for him.
2 Definition

To press, squeeze out (especially said of milk).

3 Definition

To translate messenger RNA into protein.

4 Definition

To transcribe deoxyribonucleic acid into messenger RNA.

Adjective
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Moving or operating quickly, as a train not making local stops.

2 Definition

Specific or precise; directly and distinctly stated; not merely implied.

Example Sentences
  • I gave him express instructions not to begin until I arrived, but he ignored me.
3 Definition

Truly depicted; exactly resembling.

Example Sentences
  • In my eyes it bore a livelier image of the spirit, it seemed more express and single, than the imperfect and divided countenance.
4 Definition

(retail) Providing a more limited but presumably faster service than a full or complete dealer of the same kind or type.

Example Sentences
  • Some Wal-Mart stores will include a McDonald's Express.