express

Definitions of express in various dictionaries:

noun - mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system

noun - public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops

noun - rapid transport of goods

verb - give expression to

verb - articulate

verb - serve as a means for expressing something

verb - indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.

verb - manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait)

verb - obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action

verb - send by rapid transport or special messenger service

adj - not tacit or implied

adj - without unnecessary stops

adv - by express

To set forth in words; state.

To manifest or communicate, as by a gesture; show.

To make known the feelings or opinions of (oneself), as by statement or art.

To convey or suggest a representation of; depict: The painting expresses the rage of war victims.

To represent by a sign or a symbol; symbolize: express a fraction as a decimal.

To squeeze or press out, as juice from an orange.

To send by special messenger or rapid transport: express a package to Los Angeles.

Genetics.

To cause (itself) to produce an effect or a phenotype.

To manifest the effects of (a gene): Half of the people who inherit the gene express it.

To manifest (a genetic trait): All the mice in the study expressed the defect.

See Synonyms at explicit.

Particular; specific: an express plan.

Sent out with or moving at high speed.

Direct, rapid, and usually nonstop: express delivery of packages; an express bus.

By express delivery or transport.

A rapid, efficient system for the delivery of goods and mail.

Goods and mail conveyed by such a system.

A means of transport, such as a train, that travels rapidly and makes few or no stops before its destination.

Chiefly British.

A special messenger.

A message delivered by special courier.

verb - to set forth in words