1. (a.) Exactly representing; exact.

2. (a.) Directly and distinctly stated; declared in terms; not implied or left to inference; made unambiguous by intention and care; clear; not dubious; as, express consent; an express statement.

3. (a.) Intended for a particular purpose; relating to an express; sent on a particular errand; dispatched with special speed; as, an express messenger or train. Also used adverbially.

4. (n.) A clear image or representation; an expression; a plain declaration.

5. (n.) A messenger sent on a special errand; a courier; hence, a regular and fast conveyance; commonly, a company or system for the prompt and safe transportation of merchandise or parcels; also, a railway train for transporting passengers or goods with speed and punctuality.

6. (n.) An express office.

7. (n.) That which is sent by an express messenger or message.

8. (v.) To press or squeeze out; as, to express the juice of grapes, or of apples; hence, to extort; to elicit.

9. (v.) To make or offer a representation of; to show by a copy or likeness; to represent; to resemble.

10. (v.) To give a true impression of; to represent and make known; to manifest plainly; to show in general; to exhibit, as an opinion or feeling, by a look, gesture, and esp. by language; to declare; to utter; to tell.

11. (v.) To make known the opinions or feelings of; to declare what is in the mind of; to show (one's self); to cause to appear; -- used reflexively.

12. (v.) To denote; to designate.

13. (v.) To send by express messenger; to forward by special opportunity, or through the medium of an express; as, to express a package.

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