express: Meaning and Definition of

ex•press

1. to put (thought) into words; utter or state: to express an idea clearly.
2. to show, manifest, or reveal: to express one's anger.
3. to set forth the opinions, feelings, etc., of (oneself&hasp;), as in speaking, writing, or painting: He can express himself eloquently.
4. to represent by a symbol, character, figure, or formula:HO; to express unknown quantities algebraically. to express water as
5. to send by express: to express a package or merchandise.
6. to press or squeeze out: to express the juice of grapes.
7. to exude or emit (a liquid, odor, etc.), as if under pressure: The roses expressed a sweet perfume.
8. (of a gene) to be active in the production of (a protein or a phenotype).

1. clearly indicated; distinctly stated; definite; explicit; plain: He defied my express command.
2. special; definite: We have an express purpose in being here.
3. direct or fast, esp. making few or no intermediate stops: an express train; an express elevator.
4. used for direct or high-speed travel: an express highway.
5. duly or exactly formed or represented: an express image.
6. pertaining to an express: an express agency.

1. an express train, bus, elevator, etc.
2. a system or method of sending freight, parcels, money, etc., that is faster and safer, but more expensive, than ordinary freight service: We agree to send the package by express.
3. a company engaged in this business.
4. a messenger or a message specially sent.
5. something sent by express.

1. by express: to travel express.
2. expressly.