Dictionary
ex•press
Pronunciation: (ik-spres'), [key]—
v.t.
1. to put (thought) into words; utter or state:
to express an idea clearly.
2. to show, manifest, or reveal:
to express one's anger.
3. to set forth the opinions, feelings, etc., of (oneself), as in speaking, writing, or painting:
He can express himself eloquently.
4. to represent by a symbol, character, figure, or formula:
to express water as H2O; to express unknown quantities algebraically.
5. to send by express:
to express a package or merchandise.
6. to press or squeeze out:
to express the juice of grapes.
7. to exude or emit (a liquid, odor, etc.), as if under pressure:
The roses expressed a sweet perfume.
8. Genetics.(of a gene) to be active in the production of (a protein or a phenotype).
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adj.
1. clearly indicated; distinctly stated; definite; explicit; plain:
He defied my express command.
2. special; definite:
We have an express purpose in being here.
3. direct or fast, esp. making few or no intermediate stops:
an express train; an express elevator.
4. used for direct or high-speed travel:
an express highway.
5. duly or exactly formed or represented:
an express image.
6. pertaining to an express:
an express agency.
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n.
1. an express train, bus, elevator, etc.
2. a system or method of sending freight, parcels, money, etc., that is faster and safer, but more expensive, than ordinary freight service:
We agree to send the package by express.
3. a company engaged in this business.
4. Brit.a messenger or a message specially sent.
5. something sent by express.
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adv.
1. by express:
to travel express.
2. Obs.expressly.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
