verb
express
ihk-SPREHS
verb
1
To communicate a thought, feeling, or idea in words or actions.
"He struggled to express how grateful he felt."
"The painting expresses a deep sense of loss."
adjective
1
Fast and direct, especially referring to transport that skips stops.
"We caught the express train and saved twenty minutes."
2
Clearly and specifically stated, rather than implied.
"She gave her express permission for the photo to be used."
noun
1
A fast, direct delivery or transport service.
"The package arrived overnight by express."
How to Use Express
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo put feelings or ideas into words or actions — or, as an adjective, something fast, direct, and clearly stated.
Common pairings
express your feelings
express train
express permission
Word Forms
more express comparative, expressed past tense, expresses plural, expresses plural, expresses singular, most express superlative
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Etymology
From French exprès, from Latin expressus, "clearly stated" — the past participle of exprimere, "to press out".