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English adjective: express | |||
| 1. | express not tacit or implied | ||
| Samples | Her express wish. | ||
| Similar | explicit, expressed | ||
| Antonyms | implicit, inexplicit | ||
| 2. | express without unnecessary stops | ||
| Samples | An express train. An express shipment. | ||
| Similar | fast | ||
| Antonyms | slow | ||
English noun: express | |||
| 1. | express (communication) mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system | ||
| Synonyms | express mail | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | |||
| Narrower (hyponym) | pony express | ||
| 2. | express (artifact) public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops | ||
| Samples | He caught the express to New York. | ||
| Synonyms | limited | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | public transport | ||
| Antonyms | local | ||
| 3. | express (act) rapid transport of goods | ||
| Synonyms | expressage | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | shipping, transport, transportation | ||
English adverb: express | |||
| 1. | express by express | ||
| Samples | Please send the letter express. | ||
English verb: express | |||
| 1. | express (communication) give expression to | ||
| Samples | She showed her disappointment. | ||
| Synonyms | evince, show | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | convey | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | accent, accentuate, articulate, beam, burst out, connote, emphasise, emphasize, evoke, exude, formulate, give, give vent, give voice, imply, imply, menace, paint a picture, phrase, punctuate, smile, sneer, stress, suggest, vent, ventilate, word | ||
| 2. | express (communication) articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise | ||
| Samples | She expressed her anger. He uttered a curse. | ||
| Synonyms | give tongue to, utter, verbalise, verbalize | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | blaspheme, breathe, call out, clamor, clamour, cry, cry out, curse, cuss, drop, exclaim, get off, hurl, imprecate, marvel, outcry, platitudinize, pooh-pooh, pour out, raise, represent, say, say, shout, shout out, state, swear, tell, throw, vociferate, voice, wish | ||
| 3. | express (communication) serve as a means for expressing something | ||
| Samples | The painting of Mary carries motherly love. His voice carried a lot of anger. | ||
| Synonyms | carry, convey | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | communicate, intercommunicate | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | measure, quantify | ||
| Verb group | carry, channel, conduct, convey, impart, transmit | ||
| 4. | express (communication) indicate through a symbol, formula, etc. | ||
| Samples | Can you express this distance in kilometers?. | ||
| Synonyms | state | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s something. Somebody ----s something PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | denote, refer | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | vote, vote | ||
| 5. | express (perception) manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait) | ||
| Samples | Many of the laboratory animals express the trait. | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | actualise, actualize, realise, realize, substantiate | ||
| 6. | express (contact) obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action | ||
| Samples | Italians express coffee rather than filter it. | ||
| Synonyms | extract, press out | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | acquire, get | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | ream | ||
| 7. | express (communication) send by rapid transport or special messenger service | ||
| Samples | She expressed the letter to Florida. | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | mail, post, send | ||
Based on WordNet 3.0 copyright © Princeton University.
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