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express
adjectiveonly before noun UK /ɪkˈspres/ 1 formalvery clear, so that there can be no mistake about what is intendedAgainst the woman’s express wishes, the media publicized her story. express permission/consent: You must not leave this house without my express permission. Synonyms and related words
Straightforward and easy to understand straightforward simple make sense 1a deliberateYou came here with the express purpose of causing trouble. Synonyms and related words
Deliberate and deliberately deliberate deliberately intended
Nouns frequently used with express ▪ agreement, consent, order, permission, wish
2 an express train, bus etc makes a particular journey more quickly than ordinary trains, buses etc Synonyms and related words
Relating to or describing vehicles and transportation 2a an express service delivers letters or parcels more quickly than the ordinary servicea parcel sent by express post Synonyms and related words
Ways of sending letters and parcels
express
adjectiveonly before noun US /ɪkˈspres/ 1 formalvery clear, so that there can be no mistake about what is intendedAgainst the woman’s express wishes, the media publicized her story. express permission/consent: You must not leave this house without my express permission. Synonyms and related words
Straightforward and easy to understand straightforward simple make sense 1a deliberateYou came here with the express purpose of causing trouble. Synonyms and related words
Deliberate and deliberately deliberate deliberately intended
Nouns frequently used with express ▪ agreement, consent, order, permission, wish
2 an express train, bus, etc. makes a particular trip more quickly than ordinary trains, buses, etc. Synonyms and related words
Relating to or describing vehicles and transportation flex-fuel automotive vehicular 2a an express service delivers mail or packages more quickly than the ordinary servicea package sent by express mail Synonyms and related words
Ways of sending letters and parcels airmail by hand by return (of post)
express1 using a service that delivers letters or parcels more quickly than the ordinary service Synonyms and related words
Ways of sending letters and parcels
express1 using a service that delivers mail or packages more quickly than the ordinary service Synonyms and related words
Ways of sending letters and parcels airmail by hand by return (of post)
express1 countable a train, bus etc that makes a particular journey more quickly than ordinary trains, buses etcthe London to Oxford express Synonyms and related words
Types of train or railway system Amtrak boat train bullet train 2 uncountable a service that delivers letters or parcels more quickly than the ordinary serviceMake sure you send it by express. Synonyms and related words
Ways of sending letters and parcels
express1 countable a train, bus, etc. that makes a particular trip more quickly than ordinary trains, buses, etc.the Boston to Providence express Synonyms and related words
Types of train or railway system Amtrak boat train bullet train 2 uncountable a service that delivers mail or packages more quickly than the ordinary serviceMake sure you send it by express. Synonyms and related words
Ways of sending letters and parcels airmail by hand by return (of post)
express
verb transitive UK /ɪkˈspres/ 1 to tell someone about a feeling, opinion, or aim by speaking or writing about itthoughts that he could not clearly express in words His teachers expressed concern about his progress at school. The government has reportedly expressed an interest in the scheme. I would like to express my thanks to my parents for their support. The opinions expressed in this book are purely my own. Synonyms and related words 1a used about a letter, book, or other piece of writinga poem expressing grief at the death of a friend Synonyms and related words
2 to show a feeling on your face, or to give information by your behaviourHer eyes expressed total shock. The chairperson expressed agreement with a slight nod. Synonyms and related words
To show, or to be expressed in the face or eyes 3 to show a quantity or problem in a particular way, especially in mathematicsDalton’s Law can be expressed mathematically. express something as something: A ratio can be expressed as a percentage. Synonyms and related words 4 mainly Americanto send something using a service that will deliver it very quicklyI’ll express those documents to you. Synonyms and related words
To send something somewhere 5 formalto force a liquid out of something Synonyms and related words
express yourself something expresses itself express
verb transitive US /ɪkˈspres/ 1 to tell someone about a feeling, opinion, or goal by speaking or writing about itHis teachers expressed concern about his progress at school. I would like to express my thanks to my parents for their support. The opinions expressed in this book are purely those of the author. The government has reportedly expressed an interest in the plan. thoughts that he could not clearly express in words Synonyms and related words 1a used about a letter, book, or other piece of writinga poem expressing grief at the death of a friend Synonyms and related words
2 to show a feeling on your face, or to give information by your behaviorHer eyes expressed total shock. The chairperson expressed agreement with a slight nod. Synonyms and related words
To show, or to be expressed in the face or eyes 3 to show a quantity or problem in a particular way, especially in mathematicsDalton’s Law can be expressed mathematically. express something as something: a ratio can be expressed as a percentage Synonyms and related words 4 to send something using a service that will deliver it very quicklyI’ll express those documents to you. Synonyms and related words
To send something somewhere 5 formalto force a liquid out of something Synonyms and related words
express yourself something expresses itself |