express

US /ɪkˈspres/
UK /ɪkˈspres/
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convey (a thought or feeling) in words or by gestures and behavior

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She wanted to express her gratitude.
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He struggled to express his feelings.
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articulatecommunicateconveystateutter
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send (something) by a rapid transport or delivery service

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Please express this package for urgent delivery.
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They decided to express the documents overnight.
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dispatchsendshiptransmit
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operating at high speed

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The express train arrived on time.
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We took the express lane to avoid traffic.
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fastrapidswiftquick
2.

clearly and explicitly stated

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The contract contained an express clause about termination.
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He gave an express command to proceed.
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explicitcleardirectunambiguousunequivocal
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a fast train or bus that makes few stops

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I took the express to the city center.
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The express service delivers packages overnight.
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fast trainfast busrapid service
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by express delivery or transport

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Send it express to ensure it arrives tomorrow.
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The package was delivered express.
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rapidlyswiftlyquicklyfast
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expressionexpress mailself-expressionexpress lane