English word

Express

Definitions

verb

  1. to represent in words : state
  2. to cause (a gene) to manifest its effects in the phenotype
  3. to manifest or produce (a character, molecule, or effect) by a genetic processalso
  4. to make known the opinions or feelings of (oneself)
  5. to give expression to the artistic or creative impulses or abilities of (oneself)
  6. to give or convey a true impression of : show, reflect
  7. to represent by a sign or symbol : symbolize
  8. delineate, depict
  9. to send by express
  10. to force out (something, such as the juice of a fruit) by pressure
  11. to subject to pressure so as to extract something

Synonyms for express

Closest evidence-backed alternatives.

  • rapid
  • high-speed
  • speedy
  • alacritous
  • expeditious
  • brisk
  • flying
  • quickie
  • accelerated
  • velocious

Synonyms by context

Operating at high speed and in the shortest or most effective manner

adjective

Continuing to a destination or target without interruption

adjective

  • direct
  • nonstop
  • uninterrupted
  • undeviating
  • unswerving
  • non-stop
  • quickest
  • straight
  • shortest
  • linear

Clearly and explicitly stated

adjective

To convey or express in a particular way or manner

verb

  • convey
  • state
  • articulate
  • communicate
  • voice
  • intimate
  • phrase
  • reveal
  • say
  • word

To embody in visual or physical form

verb

  • show
  • embody
  • indicate
  • exhibit
  • demonstrate
  • personify
  • signify
  • evidence
  • symbolise
  • symbolize

To apply external pressure on so as to force out the (liquid) contents of

verb

  • press
  • squeeze
  • crush
  • mash
  • force
  • wring
  • apply pressure
  • press down
  • push down
  • squash

A service that allows mail or money to be sent rapidly from one destination to another

noun

  • courier
  • overnight delivery
  • special delivery
  • registered mail
  • registered post
  • premium rate
  • package express
  • special handling
  • messenger
  • priority mail

A messenger, collector, or agent for a person or company

noun

  • page
  • runner
  • go-between
  • envoy
  • carrier
  • emissary
  • bearer
  • legate

Antonyms for express

  • delayed
  • slow
  • lengthy
  • prolonged
  • laborious
  • lingering
  • draggy

Opposite of operating at high speed and in the shortest or most effective manner

  • slow
  • lengthy
  • prolonged
  • laborious
  • lingering
  • delayed
  • draggy
  • hindered
  • impeded
  • protracted

Opposite of continuing to a destination or target without interruption

  • indirect
  • roundabout
  • ambiguous
  • long
  • circuitous
  • meandering
  • obscure
  • complex
  • winding
  • complicated

Opposite of clearly and explicitly stated

  • vague
  • nonspecific
  • unclear
  • unspecific
  • implied
  • inexplicit
  • obscured
  • uncertain

Opposite of to convey or express in a particular way or manner

  • repress
  • suppress
  • block
  • bottle
  • internalise
  • internalize
  • conceal
  • deny
  • restrain
  • stifle

Opposite of to embody in visual or physical form

  • misrepresent
  • falsify
  • twist
  • belie
  • bend
  • color
  • colour
  • distort
  • garble
  • give a false account of

Opposite of to apply external pressure on so as to force out the (liquid) contents of

  • contain
  • enclose
  • keep
  • hold
  • withhold
  • hold back
  • keep secret

Opposite of a person carrying information to another

  • receiver

Phrases

  • at full tilt
  • at speed
  • dangerously fast
  • double time
  • extremely fast
  • extremely slow
  • fast and furious
  • fleet of foot
  • in a flash
  • in nothing flat
  • lightning fast
  • light of foot
  • like crazy
  • like lightning
  • like mad
  • like the wind
  • not bargained for
  • not to be delayed
  • now or never
  • on the double