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Message

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈmesɪdʒ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈmesɪdʒ/"]/

Meaning of Message

a written or spoken piece of information, etc. that you send to somebody or leave for somebody when you cannot speak to them yourself

In simple words: A piece of information sent or received.

Message in a sentence

• I received a message from my friend this morning.
• Please send me a quick message if you are available.
• The message on the board was hard to read.
• He left a message for her in case she called.
• She didn’t understand the message the teacher wrote.
• You can send me a voice message instead of texting.

How to use Message

Used in both spoken and written communication. Can refer to text, email, or spoken communication. Avoid using in very formal contexts where more specific terms may be required.

Grammar pattern

send + message

Memory hint

Think of 'message' like a 'message in a bottle' — something sent across distances.

Related words

Collocations with Message

• important
• urgent
• vital
• convey
• give somebody
• pass somebody
• come
• say something
• state something
• message about
• message for
• message from
• important
• urgent
• vital
• convey
• give somebody
• pass somebody
• come
• say something
• state something
• message about
• message for
• message from
• central
• core
• important
• broadcast
• disseminate
• spread
• emerge
• reach somebody
• resonate with somebody
• message about
• message of
• message to

Synonyms for Message

• note
• communication
• dispatch
• correspondence
• information

Opposites of Message

• silence
• quiet

Common mistakes with Message

• Confused with 'massage' — they sound similar but have different meanings.
• Using 'message' as a verb incorrectly; it is primarily a noun.
• Saying 'sent a message' instead of 'sent a text' in casual contexts.

Frequently asked questions about Message

What does Message mean?

A piece of information sent or received.

What is the definition of Message?

a written or spoken piece of information, etc. that you send to somebody or leave for somebody when you cannot speak to them yourself

How do you use Message in a sentence?

I received a message from my friend this morning.

Can you give another example of Message?

Please send me a quick message if you are available.

What are synonyms for Message?

Common alternatives include note, communication, dispatch, correspondence, information.

What is the opposite of Message?

Opposite meanings include silence, quiet.

What words go with Message?

It commonly pairs with important, urgent, vital, convey, give somebody, pass somebody, come, say something, state something, message about, message for, message from, important, urgent, vital, convey, give somebody, pass somebody, come, say something, state something, message about, message for, message from, central, core, important, broadcast, disseminate, spread, emerge, reach somebody, resonate with somebody, message about, message of, message to.

What are common mistakes when using Message?

Confused with 'massage' — they sound similar but have different meanings. Using 'message' as a verb incorrectly; it is primarily a noun. Saying 'sent a message' instead of 'sent a text' in casual contexts.

How do you pronounce Message?

US: /["/ˈmesɪdʒ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈmesɪdʒ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Message?

Used in both spoken and written communication. Can refer to text, email, or spoken communication. Avoid using in very formal contexts where more specific terms may be required.

What CEFR level is Message?

"Message" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.