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Definition express in American English

express adjective

adjective
/ɪkˈspres/

▪ agreement, consent, order, permission, wish

1

very clear, so that there can be no mistake about what is intended

Example

Against the woman's express wishes, the media publicized her story.

Example

You must not leave this house without my express permission.

Synonyms and related words
straightforward simple make sense
Example

You came here with the express purpose of causing trouble.

Synonyms and related words
deliberate deliberately intended
2

an express train, bus, etc. makes a particular trip more quickly than ordinary trains, buses, etc.

Synonyms and related words
flex-fuel automotive vehicular
2.1

an express service delivers mail or packages more quickly than the ordinary service

Example

a package sent by express mail

Example

an express delivery

Synonyms and related words
airmail by hand by return (of post)
Definition express in American English