express

/iks'pres/
Adjective
  1. without unnecessary stops
    • an express train
    • an express shipment
  2. not tacit or implied
    • her express wish
Adverb
  1. by express
    • please send the letter express
Noun
  1. rapid transport of goods
  2. public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops
    • he caught the express to New York
  3. mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
Verb
  1. send by rapid transport or special messenger service
    • She expressed the letter to Florida
  2. obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action
    • Italians express coffee rather than filter it
  3. manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait)
    • Many of the laboratory animals express the trait
  4. indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.
    • Can you express this distance in kilometers?
  5. serve as a means for expressing something
    • The painting of Mary carries motherly love
    • His voice carried a lot of anger
  6. articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
    • She expressed her anger
    • He uttered a curse
  7. give expression to
    • She showed her disappointment

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The express train speeds past the small station without stopping.