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Definition express in British 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.

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Example

You came here with the express purpose of causing trouble.

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2

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

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2.1

an express service delivers letters or parcels more quickly than the ordinary service

Example

a parcel sent by express post

Example

an express delivery

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Definition express in British English