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May 26, 2012
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Synonyms for express

Noun

1. express, expressage, transportation, shipping, transport
usage: rapid transport of goods
2. express, express mail, mail
usage: mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
3. express, public transport
usage: public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes a limited number of scheduled stops; "he caught the express to New York"

Verb

1. express, show, evince, convey, impart
usage: give expression to; "She showed her disappointment"
2. express, verbalize, verbalise, utter, give tongue to
usage: articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise; "She expressed her anger"; "He uttered a curse"
3. express, state, denote, refer
usage: indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.; "Can you express this distance in kilometers?"
4. carry, convey, express, communicate, intercommunicate
usage: serve as a means for expressing something; "The painting of Mary carries motherly love"; "His voice carried a lot af anger"
5. express, reveal, display, show
usage: manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait); "Many of the laboratory animals express the trait"
6. press out, express, extract, get, acquire
usage: obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action; "Italians express coffee rather than filter it"
7. express, mail, post, send
usage: send my rapid transport or special messenger service; "She expressed the letter to Florida"

Adjective

1. express, explicit (vs. implicit), expressed
usage: not tacit or implied; "her express wish"
2. express, fast (vs. slow)
usage: without unnecessary stops; "an express train"; "an express shipment"

Adverb

1. express
usage: by express; "please send the letter express"
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