message
About 50.11 uses per million words.
Meaning
- noun A communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information conveyed. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
We've just received an urgent message from the President.
- noun An errand.
- noun An errand to a shop, a shopping expedition; an item of shopping; groceries.
- noun An underlying theme or conclusion to be drawn from something.
The main message of the novel is that time heals all wounds.
- verb To send a message to; to transmit a message to, e.g. as text via a cell phone.
Just message me for directions.
- verb To send (something) as a message; usually refers to electronic messaging.
She messaged me the information yesterday.
- verb To send a message or messages; to be capable of sending messages.
We've implemented a new messaging service.
- verb To bear as a message.
Similar words
subject matter substance content file transmission communication news advertisement copy note
Often followed by
to of is from that was and in for
Word family
messaged messages messaging
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