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express

(/I/k'spr/E/s )

mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system(noun.communication)

Synonym:
express mail

source: wordnet30
public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops(noun.artifact)

Example:
He caught the express to New York.

Synonym:
limited
Antonym:
local

source: wordnet30
rapid transport of goods(noun.act)

Synonym:
expressage

source: wordnet30
A clear image or representation; an expression; a plain declaration.(noun)

source: webster1913

give expression to(verb.communication)

Synonym:
evince, show

source: wordnet30
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise(verb.communication)

Example:
She expressed her anger.

Synonym:
give tongue to, utter, verbalise, verbalize

source: wordnet30
serve as a means for expressing something(verb.communication)

Synonym:
carry, convey

source: wordnet30
indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.(verb.communication)

Example:
Can you express this distance in kilometers?.

Synonym:
state

source: wordnet30
manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait)(verb.perception)

Example:
Many of the laboratory animals express the trait.

source: wordnet30
obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action(verb.contact)

Example:
Italians express coffee rather than filter it.

Synonym:
extract, press out

source: wordnet30
send by rapid transport or special messenger service(verb.communication)

Example:
She expressed the letter to Florida.

source: wordnet30
To press or squeeze out; as, to express the juice of grapes, or of apples; hence, to extort; to elicit.(verb)

source: webster1913