Message

noun

/ˈmɛsɪd͡ʒ/

Word Frequency: 50.1

Definitions

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

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

2.nounAn underlying theme or conclusion to be drawn from something.

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

3.noun(chiefly in the plural) An errand.

4.nounSee messages.

5.verbTo send a message to; to transmit a message to, e.g. as text via a cell phone.

"I messaged her about the concert."

6.verbTo send (something) as a message; usually refers to electronic messaging.

"Please message the final report by fax."

7.verbTo send a message or messages; to be capable of sending messages.

"The runaway computer program was messaging non-stop."

8.verbTo bear as a message.