Word: EXPRESS
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Definition of EXPRESS
- A mode of transportation, often a train, that travels quickly or directly.
"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.
- Moving or operating quickly, as a train not making local stops.
- Specific or precise; directly and distinctly stated; not merely implied.
"I gave him express instructions not to begin until I arrived, but he ignored me."
- Truly depicted; exactly resembling.
"In my eyes it bore a livelier image of the spirit, it seemed more express and single, than the imperfect and divided countenance."
- The action of conveying some idea using words or actions; communication, expression.
- A specific statement or instruction.
- To convey or communicate; to make known or explicit.
"Words cannot express the love I feel for him."
- To press, squeeze out (especially said of milk).
- To translate messenger RNA into protein.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "express" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "express" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
Contains the letter "X", one of the rarest and highest scoring tiles in Scrabble, carrying a base value of up to 10 points.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Keep this word in mind when holding the high-scoring tiles. Landing the premium consonant on a Double/Triple Letter score increases efficiency.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EXPRESS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is EXPRESS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in EXPRESS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing EXPRESS:
- # the express effect
- # master of express
- # playing with express
- # in terms of express
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