Message Definition

mĕsĭj
messaged, messages, messaging
noun
messages
A communication passed or sent by speech, in writing, by signals, etc.
Webster's New World
A usually short communication transmitted by words, signals, or other means from one person, station, or group to another.
I found the message you left at my desk. She sent me a quick message by e-mail.
American Heritage
A formal, official communication.
The President's message to Congress.
Webster's New World
The substance of such a communication; the point or points conveyed.
Gestured to a waiter, who got the message and brought the bill.
American Heritage
An inspired communication, as of a prophet or philosopher.
Webster's New World
verb
messaging
To send (as) a message.
Webster's New World
To send as a message.
Messaged the report by cable.
American Heritage
To send a message; communicate.
American Heritage
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abbreviation
Wiktionary
idiom
off message
  • Deviating from a planned set of remarks or positions:

    The aides worried that the candidate would make a gaffe if he went off message.

American Heritage
on message
  • Following a planned set of remarks or positions.
American Heritage
get the message
  • to understand the implications of an action or, often, specif., of a hint, insinuation, etc.
Webster's New World
send a message
  • to convey or communicate one's feelings, desires, etc., often, specif., in a subtle or indirect manner
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Message

Noun

Singular:
message
Plural:
messages

Idioms, Phrasal Verbs Related to Message

Origin of Message

  • Middle English from Old French from Medieval Latin missāticum from Latin missus past participle of mittere to send

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Old French, from Late Latin missaticum, from Latin mittere, missum (“to send").

    From Wiktionary

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