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mes·sage

message

 
 
pronunciation:
me sihj
parts of speech:
noun, transitive verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: spoken or written information sent from one person or group to another.
I found a message on the table saying that my parents would be home late.There are three messages on the answering machine.
synonyms:
communication
similar words:
dispatch, information, intelligence, note, transmission, word
definition 2: a public speech or other official communication.
The mayor gave his yearly message in front of City Hall.
synonyms:
communication
similar words:
announcement, bulletin, information, statement, transmission
 
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: messages, messaging, messaged
definition 1: to send a message to (someone), especially using a cell phone or computer.
I didn't get an answer to my text last night, but he finally messaged me this morning.
definition 2: to say or tell in an electronic message.
She messaged that she was going to be late.
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