EXPRESS
\ɛkspɹˈɛs], \ɛkspɹˈɛs], \ɛ_k_s_p_ɹ_ˈɛ_s]\
Definitions of EXPRESS
- 2006 - WordNet 3.0
- 2011 - English Dictionary Database
- 2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
- 1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
- 1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
- 1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
- 1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
- 1920 - A practical medical dictionary.
- 1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
- 1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
- 1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
- 1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
- 1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
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manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait); "Many of the laboratory animals express the trait"
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public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes a limited number of scheduled stops; "he caught the express to New York"
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mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
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by express; "please send the letter express"
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not tacit or implied; "her express wish"
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without unnecessary stops; "an express train"; "an express shipment"
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articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise; "She expressed her anger"; "He uttered a curse"
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send my rapid transport or special messenger service; "She expressed the letter to Florida"
By Princeton University
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manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait); "Many of the laboratory animals express the trait"
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public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes a limited number of scheduled stops; "he caught the express to New York"
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mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
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by express; "please send the letter express"
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not tacit or implied; "her express wish"
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without unnecessary stops; "an express train"; "an express shipment"
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articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise; "She expressed her anger"; "He uttered a curse"
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send my rapid transport or special messenger service; "She expressed the letter to Florida"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Exactly representing; exact.
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Directly and distinctly stated; declared in terms; not implied or left to inference; made unambiguous by intention and care; clear; not dubious; as, express consent; an express statement.
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Intended for a particular purpose; relating to an express; sent on a particular errand; dispatched with special speed; as, an express messenger or train. Also used adverbially.
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A clear image or representation; an expression; a plain declaration.
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A messenger sent on a special errand; a courier; hence, a regular and fast conveyance; commonly, a company or system for the prompt and safe transportation of merchandise or parcels; also, a railway train for transporting passengers or goods with speed and punctuality.
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An express office.
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That which is sent by an express messenger or message.
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To press or squeeze out; as, to express the juice of grapes, or of apples; hence, to extort; to elicit.
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To make or offer a representation of; to show by a copy or likeness; to represent; to resemble.
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To give a true impression of; to represent and make known; to manifest plainly; to show in general; to exhibit, as an opinion or feeling, by a look, gesture, and esp. by language; to declare; to utter; to tell.
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To denote; to designate.
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To send by express messenger; to forward by special opportunity, or through the medium of an express; as, to express a package.
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To make known the opinions or feelings of; to declare what is in the mind of; to show (one's self); to cause to appear; - used reflexively.
By Oddity Software
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Exactly representing; exact.
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Directly and distinctly stated; declared in terms; not implied or left to inference; made unambiguous by intention and care; clear; not dubious; as, express consent; an express statement.
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Intended for a particular purpose; relating to an express; sent on a particular errand; dispatched with special speed; as, an express messenger or train. Also used adverbially.
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A clear image or representation; an expression; a plain declaration.
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A messenger sent on a special errand; a courier; hence, a regular and fast conveyance; commonly, a company or system for the prompt and safe transportation of merchandise or parcels; also, a railway train for transporting passengers or goods with speed and punctuality.
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An express office.
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That which is sent by an express messenger or message.
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To press or squeeze out; as, to express the juice of grapes, or of apples; hence, to extort; to elicit.
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To make or offer a representation of; to show by a copy or likeness; to represent; to resemble.
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To give a true impression of; to represent and make known; to manifest plainly; to show in general; to exhibit, as an opinion or feeling, by a look, gesture, and esp. by language; to declare; to utter; to tell.
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To denote; to designate.
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To send by express messenger; to forward by special opportunity, or through the medium of an express; as, to express a package.
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To make known the opinions or feelings of; to declare what is in the mind of; to show (one's self); to cause to appear; - used reflexively.
By Noah Webster.
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To make known in any way, especially by language; utter; show; represent; squeeze out; to send by quick and direct conveyance.
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Plainly stated; exact; not implied; specially prepared; denoting a company whose business it is to transport goods; as, an express company.
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A person or vehicle that carries letters or small packages rapidly; a fast railway train, stopping only at principal stations; a regular method of conveyance for passengers, packages, mails, etc.
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Expressible.
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer
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Expressible.
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To press or force out: to represent or make known by a likeness or by words: to declare: to designate.
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Pressed or clearly brought out: exactly representing: directly stated: explicit: clear: intended or sent for a particular purpose.
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A messenger or conveyance sent on a special errand: a regular and quick conveyance: an express train on a railroad is called The Express; it usually carries passengers as well as express packages; there are also express freight trains for carrying perishable goods, and also time-contract imperishable goods; freight cars on such trains are now on many American railroads equipped with automatic air-brakes and other appliances necessary for safety and speed.
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EXPRESSLY.
By Daniel Lyons
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Expressible.
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EXPRESSLY.
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To set forth; declare.
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To press out.
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To send by express.
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Set forth distinctly; explicit; plain; direct.
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Done or carried by express or with speed.
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Exactly like; very.
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A system of rapid transportation.
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A message; dispatch; also, a messenger bearing dispatches; a currier.
By James Champlin Fernald
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Directly stated; clear.
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Messenger sent on a special errand; regular and swift conveyance.
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To press out; represent by likeness or words; make known.
By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman
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A messenger or a conveyance sent on a special errand; the message sent; a regular conveyance, as a railway train, which goes with speed and direct.
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To press or squeeze out; to utter or set forth in words; to make manifest; to exhibit; to resemble; to form a likeness of; to designate; to extort; to elicit; to despatch by express.
By Nuttall, P.Austin.
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Plain; clear; given in direct terms; sent on a particular errand; intended for a particular purpose; copied, or resembling-applied to painting, sculpture, &c.; employed as a direct and speedy conveyance; used adverbially, on purpose; for a particular end.
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Any direct and fast conveyance; a messenger or vehicle sent on purpose; a special message.
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To press or squeeze out; to declare in words; to utter; to represent; to denote.
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.
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n. A messenger sent on a special errand; hence, a regular and quick conveyance for packages, commissions, etc.;—a message sent.
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To represent by any of the imitative arts, as poetry, sculpture, painting; to represent in words; to utter, to declare; to denote; to squeeze out; to force out by compression.
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Copied, resembling, exactly like; plain, apparent, in direct terms; on purpose, for a particular end.
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A messenger sent on purpose; a message sent.
By Thomas Sheridan
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