Message
/ˈmɛsɪdʒ/
Definitions
2 meaningsA piece of information or a communication sent from one person to another.
/ˈmɛsɪdʒ/
A communication conveyed or sent from one person or group to another.
I sent a message to my friend.
💡 Simply: A message is like a note or a text you send to tell someone something. Like when you send a message to a friend saying, "Let's meet up!"
👶 For kids: A message is like a note you write or a text you send to someone to tell them something.
More Examples
The message was urgent.
Please leave a message after the beep.
Did you get the message I sent?
How It's Used
"I received a message from my friend."
"The CEO sent out a company-wide message regarding the new policy."
"He left a message on my voicemail."
To send a message to someone, typically electronically.
/ˈmɛsɪdʒ/
To send a message to someone.
I'll message him later.
💡 Simply: To message is like sending a text or an email to someone. Like when you message your friend "I'm on my way!"
👶 For kids: To message is like sending a note to someone.
More Examples
She messaged me to say she was running late.
Can you message the group about the meeting?
I messaged my mom to let her know I was home safe.
How It's Used
"I messaged her on my phone."
"Message me later when you're free."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
get the message
To understand what is implied, or the underlying meaning of a situation.
"He didn't say anything, but I got the message that he wasn't happy."
send a message
To communicate a particular idea, or feeling.
"The artist used a painting to send a powerful message about social injustice."
From Old French *messatge*, derived from *mestre* (to send) and Latin *mittere* (to send).
The word 'message' has been used in English since the 13th century, originally referring to a messenger or a verbal communication. Over time, it evolved to include written forms of communication and electronic transmissions.
Memory tip
Imagine a messenger delivering a scroll; the message is the content of the scroll.
Word Origin
"To send"