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Meaning of 'message' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Message [ n.]
- Any notice, word, or communication, written or verbal, sent from one person to another.
- Hence, specifically, an official communication, not made in person, but delivered by a messenger; as, the President's message.
- A messenger.
2 . Message [ v. t.]
- To bear as a message.

Meaning of 'message' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . message [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
Example in sentence:
  • he sent a three-word message
2 . message [ v]
Meaning (2):
- send a message to
Example in sentence:
  • She messaged the committee
Meaning (3):
- send as a message
Example in sentence:
  • She messaged the final report by fax
Meaning (4):
- send a message
Example in sentence:
  • There is no messaging service at this company

Nearby Words:

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