express

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Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
  2. noun public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops
  3. noun rapid transport of goods

Etymology

From French exprès, from Latin expressus, past participle of exprimere (see Etymology 2, below).

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Synonyms

express mail

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