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Message

UK /["/ˈmesɪdʒ/"]/US /["/ˈmesɪdʒ/"]/

Definition

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.

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

  • 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

  • note
  • communication
  • dispatch
  • correspondence
  • information

Antonyms

  • silence
  • quiet

Common mistakes

  • 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.