explicit implies such verbal plainness and distinctness that there is no need for inference and no room for difficulty in understanding.
explicit instructions
definite stresses precise, clear statement or arrangement that leaves no doubt or indecision.
the law is definite in such cases
express implies both explicitness and direct and positive utterance.
her express wishes
specific applies to what is precisely and fully treated in detail or particular.
two specific criticisms
Example Sentences
Verb He expressed an interest in meeting her. She expressed surprise at his rude behavior. The results can be expressed as a percentage. The length, expressed in centimeters, is 29. They expressed the package to us. Adjective the express lane at the grocery store a trip to the supermarket with the express purpose of buying milk Noun He sent the package to us by express. He takes the express to work. Adverb They sent the package express. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Democrats express more satisfaction about nominating Fetterman than Republicans do about nominating Oz. Anthony Salvanto, Jennifer De Pinto, Fred Backus, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2022 Gesture and movement express the passion and fury beneath the play’s words.Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2022 The monarch can express empathy with people struggling to heat their homes, but the prime minister can provide money and programs. Anthony Faiola, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2022 Trudeau, others express shock, condolences Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed condolences to those affected by the attacks. John Bacon, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2022 The Park City Song Summit is above all, a way for artists to express themselves as human beings. Will Schube, SPIN, 29 Aug. 2022 She's also found a way to express her individuality through her style. Brianne Tracy, Peoplemag, 22 Aug. 2022 My favorite way to express this kind of revelation about AI Ethics is to liken the matter to earthquakes. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 In other words, the typical Gen Zer thinks of beauty as a way to express themselves, not as a way to attract others. Alena Botros, Fortune, 24 July 2022
Adjective
Some state lawmakers urged Reeves on Monday to call a special session of the Legislature with the express purpose of shoring up Jackson’s water system.BostonGlobe.com, 30 Aug. 2022 In most cases, well-meaning app developers and services are capturing data for the express purpose of making services better for the end consumer. Lou Hong, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 Last year, hoping to ease access to credit, Congress allocated $10 billion to be funneled through lenders with the express purpose of reaching underserved entrepreneurs; the money is still trickling out.New York Times, 26 July 2022 Lupino founded the company (with her then husband, Collier Young) with the express purpose of addressing social questions. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 July 2022 BlueTwelve, which was formed a little over five years ago with the express purpose of creating this game, hasn't yet thought about what its next project might be. Rachel Metz, CNN, 22 July 2022 In 2021, that same compound was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under the name Wegovy for the express purpose of weight loss. Alexandra Ossola, Quartz, 19 June 2022 In 1907, two concrete basins were installed in the northeast corner of the park for the express purpose of providing drinking water to the squirrels.Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2022 Both groups deployed the same exploit kit on websites that either belonged to legitimate organizations and were hacked or were set up for the express purpose of serving attack code on unsuspecting visitors. Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 24 Mar. 2022
Noun
This farm offers a large and kiddie corn maze, two corn cribs, two jumping pillows, hayrides, trike tracks, cow train express, animal barn, concessions, gift shop and more. Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022 Delays were expected to be 10 to 15 minutes, with express trains that run at higher speeds the most affected, according to the Maryland Transit Administration. Ryan Bacic, Washington Post, 21 July 2022 For example, the cost of flat rate boxes and envelopes sent using priority mail or priority mail express would rise by 95 cents, according to the pricing plan. Hamza Shaban, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2022 For example, the cost of flat rate boxes and envelopes sent using priority mail or priority mail express would rise by 95 cents, according to the pricing plan. Hamza Shaban, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Aug. 2022 Universal Orlando has started selling tickets, multi-night admission and express passes for the 2022 edition of Halloween Horror Nights, which kicks off at Universal Studios on Sept. 2. Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2022 Jungle Jim’s also offers daytime, couples, express, beer and food, wine and food, wine tasting and virtual classes. Charles Infosino, The Enquirer, 23 July 2022 The carnival, which includes a small Ferris wheel, car rides for little kids, music express and a wacky shack, runs every night. Alixel Cabrera, The Salt Lake Tribune, 17 June 2022 The train was operating express until Fairview Avenue station in Downers Grove, which was going to be its first stop to pick up passengers.Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2022
Adverb
All express pleasant shock at their changed Sundays. Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, 5 Feb. 2018 EXPRESS-BUS SOLUTION Why the Metro Gold Line is not the solution to traffic congestion in St. Paul:Congestion is primarily during rush hour and thus the solution must address commuters during typical business hours. Letter Writers, Twin Cities, 15 June 2017 See More
Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French espresser, from expres, adjective
Adjective
Middle English, from Anglo-French expres, from Latin expressus, past participle of exprimere to press out, express, from ex- + premere to press — more at press