n.

1. rapid transport of goods;
   expressage
2. mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system;
   express mail
3. public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops;
   limited
   
   • he caught the express to New York

v.

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

adj.

1. not tacit or implied
   
   • her express wish
2. without unnecessary stops
   
   • an express train
   • an express shipment

adv.

1. by express
   
   • please send the letter express