express

Examples

• All

• Excuse me... no one is allowed in the records room... without my express permission.

  Serenity (2005)

• However, she did give me express permission to share this.

• I believe the President made it clear that there will be no firing on ships without his express permission.

  Thirteen Days (2000)

• We will, in good faith, adhere to all express promises and agreements.

  Academic text (1998)

• Most importantly, the United States would be taking actions with the express purpose of protecting Japan's sea-lanes.

  Academic text (1996)

• Aunt Adelaide says, "I am coming with the express intention of easing your financial burden."

  Nanny McPhee (2005)

• Curiosity seekers arrived in Lafayette Township for the express purpose of driving up and down Bray Road in hopes of seeing a hairy monster.

  The Bray Road Beast (2018)

• She was very clear in her request, giving express instructions on what she wanted.

• The lawyer gave me express notice that I should appear in court on that date.

• We must follow the express guidelines provided by the committee regarding the project.

Synonyms

D

direct

vsexpress

302 3.5

Honest and clear in speech or action

focuses on clearness of content rather than tone or honesty

E

explicit

vsexpress

142 4.8

Clear and detailed so there is no confusion

is clear but not necessarily full of detailed information

E

expressed

vsexpress

3.2

Words or actions make it clear

is specifically about statements or wishes rather than general communication

S

stated

vsexpress

2.7

Said or written clearly, often in an official way

is about clear words or wishes not necessarily as a formal declaration

Antonyms

A

ambiguous

68 6.3

Not clear because it can have more than one meaning

Compounds

E

express elevator

• US

3 3.7

An elevator that goes directly to higher floors without stopping

P

Pony Express

2 7.0

A fast mail service in the United States using riders on horses

E

express mail

1 2.8

A service that sends letters and packages faster than regular post

A

ankle express

• Informal

8.9

A fast run to get somewhere using only your legs

E

express luxury liner

5.1

A large fast passenger ship that has very comfortable rooms and many services

E

express trust

• Formal

7.0

An agreement people make on purpose to hold and manage money or property for someone, usually written down

How Explicit

unequivocal

• Formal

24 6.7

unambiguous

15 5.9

express

13 3.9

stated

2.7

Surface Forms

Etymology