Pronunciation

/ˈmɛsɪdʒ/

Definitions

• Noun: A verbal, written, or recorded communication sent from one person or group to another; information conveyed. For example: “She received an important message on her phone.”

  • Idiomatically, it can also refer to the content or meaning behind something expressed indirectly: “The message of the film is about perseverance.”

• Verb: (transitive) To convey information, thoughts, or feelings through a message. For example: “She messaged him to confirm the meeting time.”

  • In modern context, it often refers to sending a digital message via text, email, or social media: “I’ll message you the details later.”

Phrases

• “Get the message” means to understand or grasp the intended meaning or implications.
• “Message board” refers to an online platform where users can post messages and communicate with each other.
• “Leave a message” suggests recording a voice or text message when the recipient is unavailable.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Please write down the message before you forget it.”
• Verb: “She decided to message her friend about the exciting news.”
• Idiomatic usage: “His silence was a clear message that he wasn’t interested in the proposal.”

Synonyms

• Communication
• Note
• Telegram
• Notice
• Bulletin
• Dispatch
• Text (informal, especially for digital messaging)
• Email
• Notification
• Signal (in broader contexts of conveying meaning)