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express

Transitive VerbIntransitive VerbAdjective[C/U] Both
pl: expressespast: expressedpp: expresseding: expressingcomp: nullsup: null

The word carries a strong sense of outward movement, whether it is a feeling moving from the mind to the voice or a physical substance being pushed out of a container. It suggests a direct, unfiltered path from the source to the destination, removing any barriers or delays.

Countable when referring to a specific high-speed service or shipment (an express). Uncountable when referring to the general concept of rapid delivery.

Meanings

Transitive Verb
[someone][something]

To convey a thought or feeling in words or by gestures.

"He struggled to express his gratitude."

Intransitive Verb
[someone]

To put a feeling or idea into words.

"She found it difficult to express herself."

Transitive Verb
[something]

To force liquid or gas out of something by pressing it.

"The chef used a press to express the oil from the seeds."

Adjective
[something]

Designed for speed or directness.

"We took the express train to London."

Noun
[something]

A fast system of delivery or transport.

"The package was sent via express."

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