express
express is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, express is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofexpress
- A mode of transportation, often a train, that travels quickly or directly.
Example: "I took the express into town."
- A service that allows mail or money to be sent rapidly from one destination to another.
- An express rifle.
- A clear image or representation; an expression; a plain declaration.
- A messenger sent on a special errand; a courier.
- An express office.
- That which is sent by an express messenger or message.
- Moving or operating quickly, as a train not making local stops.
- Specific or precise; directly and distinctly stated; not merely implied.
Example: "I gave him express instructions not to begin until I arrived, but he ignored me."
- Truly depicted; exactly resembling.
Example: "In my eyes it bore a livelier image of the spirit, it seemed more express and single, than the imperfect and divided countenance."
- (retail) Providing a more limited but presumably faster service than a full or complete dealer of the same kind or type.
Example: "Some Wal-Mart stores will include a McDonald's Express."
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