Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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express | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
ream | Yes | No | Yes | No |
express (noun) | ream (noun) |
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rapid transport of goods | a quantity of paper; 480 or 500 sheets; one ream equals 20 quires |
public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops | a large quantity of written matter |
mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system |
express (adjective) | ream (adjective) |
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not tacit or implied | |
without unnecessary stops |
express (verb) | ream (verb) |
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articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise | enlarge with a reamer |
give expression to | remove by making a hole or by boring |
serve as a means for expressing something | squeeze the juice out (of a fruit) with a reamer |
indicate through a symbol, formula, etc. | |
send by rapid transport or special messenger service | |
obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action | |
manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait) |
express (adverb) | ream (adverb) |
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by express |