Express

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1. Adjective

Exactly representing; exact.

2. Adjective

Directly and distinctly stated; declared in terms; not implied or left to inference; made unambiguous by intention and care; clear; not dubious; as, express consent; an express statement.

3. Adjective

Intended for a particular purpose; relating to an express; sent on a particular errand; dispatched with special speed; as, an express messenger or train. Also used adverbially.

4. Noun

A clear image or representation; an expression; a plain declaration.

5. Noun

A messenger sent on a special errand; a courier; hence, a regular and fast conveyance; commonly, a company or system for the prompt and safe transportation of merchandise or parcels; also, a railway train for transporting passengers or goods with speed and punctuality.

6. Noun

An express office.

7. Noun

That which is sent by an express messenger or message.

8. Adjective

To press or squeeze out; as, to express the juice of grapes, or of apples; hence, to extort; to elicit.

9. Adjective

To make or offer a representation of; to show by a copy or likeness; to represent; to resemble.

10. Adjective

To give a true impression of; to represent and make known; to manifest plainly; to show in general; to exhibit, as an opinion or feeling, by a look, gesture, and esp. by language; to declare; to utter; to tell.

11. Adjective

To make known the opinions or feelings of; to declare what is in the mind of; to show (one's self); to cause to appear; -- used reflexively.

12. Adjective

To denote; to designate.

13. Adjective

To send by express messenger; to forward by special opportunity, or through the medium of an express; as, to express a package.
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