Message

/ˈmɛs.ɪdʒ/ · noun

Meaning

A communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information conveyed..

Definitions by Sense

1. A communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information conveyed.
2. An underlying theme or conclusion to be drawn from something.
3. (UK, Ireland, chiefly in the plural) An errand.
4. (Ireland, Scotland, Northern England) See messages (“groceries, shopping”).
5. To send a message to; to transmit a message to, e.g. as text via a cell phone.
6. To send (something) as a message; usually refers to electronic messaging.
7. (intransitive) To send a message or messages; to be capable of sending messages.
8. (obsolete) To bear as a message.

Example Sentences

We've just received an urgent message from the President.

He received a message telling him to update his laptop.

I have a message from God unto thee.

No matter how early I came down, I would find him on the veranda, smoking cigarettes, or otherwise his man would be there with a message to say that his master would shortly join me if I would kindly wait.

The main message of the novel is that time heals all wounds.

Even without hovering drones, a lurking assassin, a thumping score and a denouement, the real-life story of Edward Snowden, a rogue spy on the run, could be straight out of the cinema. But, as with Hollywood, the subplots and exotic locations may distract from the real message: America’s discomfort and its foes’ glee.

I had been on a message for my father, and was walking home along the road, when I saw a tall, fine lassie coming over the bogland on the right hand side of the road.

Just message me for directions.

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Word Forms

• messages
• msg
• messaging
• messaged

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