expressed; expressing; expresses
1
a
: to represent in words : state
b
: to make known the opinions or feelings of (oneself)
c
: to give expression to the artistic or creative impulses or abilities of (oneself)
e
: to represent by a sign or symbol : symbolize
2
: to send by express
3
a
: to force out (something, such as the juice of a fruit) by pressure
b
: to subject to pressure so as to extract something
4
: to cause (a gene) to manifest its effects in the phenotype
also
: to manifest or produce (a character, molecule, or effect) by a genetic process
expresser
noun
2
a
: of a particular sort : specific
for that express purpose
b
: designed for or adapted to its purpose
3
a
: traveling at high speed
specifically
: traveling with few or no stops along the way
express train
b
: designed or intended to be used for fast movement or travel
an express highway with few local exits
the express lane at the supermarket
c(1)
: delivered faster than usual
an express shipment
(2)
British
: designated to be delivered without delay by special messenger
1
a(1)
: a system for the prompt and safe transportation of parcels, money, or goods at rates higher than standard freight charges
(2)
: a company operating such a merchandise freight service
b
British
: a messenger sent on a special errand
c
British
: a dispatch conveyed by a special messenger
d
British
: special delivery
2
: an express vehicle
Synonyms
Examples of express in a Sentence
Verb
He expressed an interest in meeting her.
She expressed surprise at his rude behavior.
The results can be expressed as a percentage.
The length, expressed in centimeters, is 29.
They expressed the package to us.
Adjective
the express lane at the grocery store
a trip to the supermarket with the express purpose of buying milk
Noun
He sent the package to us by express.
He takes the express to work.
Adverb
They sent the package express.
Recent Examples on the Web
Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
For some horror-thriller heads, the moment might recall a similar sentiment expressed in the original Speak No Evil, Christian Tafdrup’s 2022 film about a family who gets tortured, and ultimately killed, by a sociopath who takes advantage of their middle-class politeness.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
The ruling also meant the Justice Department needed a court order or the express cooperation from state and local officials to enter polling sites.
—David Nakamura The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Allison De Jong, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2024
Everything is available a la carte, with an additional prix-fixe express menu available at lunch and a larger family-style option at dinner.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, 5 Feb. 2018
EXPRESS-BUS SOLUTION Why the Metro Gold Line is not the solution to traffic congestion in St. Paul:
Congestion is primarily during rush hour and thus the solution must address commuters during typical business hours.
—Letter Writers, Twin Cities, 15 June 2017
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Verb
On Saturday, Elvira Monk expressed relief at the prospect of arrests in her brother’s death.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
For some horror-thriller heads, the moment might recall a similar sentiment expressed in the original Speak No Evil, Christian Tafdrup’s 2022 film about a family who gets tortured, and ultimately killed, by a sociopath who takes advantage of their middle-class politeness.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Employees package and sort express parcels at an e-commerce company on Nov. 1, 2024, around the Double 11 Shopping Festival in Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province of China.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
The ruling also meant the Justice Department needed a court order or the express cooperation from state and local officials to enter polling sites.
—David Nakamura The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Noun
These views are highly related to confidence in the electoral count: 90% of voters who say Biden legitimately won the election express confidence that votes will be counted accurately this election cycle, compared with 30% of voters who say Biden did not legitimately win.
—Allison De Jong, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2024
Everything is available a la carte, with an additional prix-fixe express menu available at lunch and a larger family-style option at dinner.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
Adverb
All express pleasant shock at their changed Sundays.
—Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, 5 Feb. 2018
EXPRESS-BUS SOLUTION Why the Metro Gold Line is not the solution to traffic congestion in St. Paul:
Congestion is primarily during rush hour and thus the solution must address commuters during typical business hours.
—Letter Writers, Twin Cities, 15 June 2017
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“Express.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/express. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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express
2 of 4 adverb
: by express
send a package express
express
3 of 4 noun1
a
: a system for the special transportation of goods
b
: a company operating such a service
c
: the goods or shipments so transported
2
: an express vehicle (as an elevator or train)
express
4 of 4 verb1
2
: to press or squeeze out
3
: to send by express
expresser
noun
Medical Definition
express
transitive verb
ex·press
ik-ˈspres, ek- 
1
: to make known or exhibit by an expression
2
a
: to force out by pressure
express breast milk manually or by electric pump
b
: to subject to pressure so as to extract something
some pumps express one breast at a time—Paula Lynn Parks
Paula Lynn Parks3
: to cause (a gene) to manifest its effects in the phenotype
a gene selectively expressed in lung tumors
also
: to manifest or produce (a character, molecule, or effect) by a genetic process
individuals with the gene express symptoms of the disease
differentially expressed proteins
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