message

Information sent or left for someone, often in writing or through a phone.

• Send me a message.
• She left a message on my phone.
• Have you read the messages I sent yesterday?

How to use it: message from someone (There is a message from your brother.); message to someone (I sent a message to the manager.)

Similar words: communication, note

Common phrases: send a message, leave a message, text message, urgent message

The main idea or lesson that a story, action, or other work communicates.

• The story has a simple message.
• What is the main message of this film?
• Her actions sent a clear message about her priorities.

How to use it: message of something (The message of the film is that kindness matters.)

Similar words: meaning, lesson, theme

Common phrases: main message, message of something, send a message

If you do this, you send someone a short written note, usually on a phone or computer.

• Please message me tonight.
• She messaged her brother after work.
• Have you messaged your teacher yet?

How to use it: message someone (I will message you after dinner.)

Similar words: text

Common phrases: message someone, message a friend, message someone privately

To send information to someone in a written note, usually using a phone or computer.

• Please message me the number.
• He messaged the directions to his sister.
• Can you message us the meeting details?

How to use it: message someone something (Please message me the address.)

Similar words: send, text

Common phrases: message someone something, message the details, message a link

To send written notes using a phone or computer, or to be able to do this.

• We message every evening.
• They were messaging while waiting for the bus.
• This app lets users message for free.

How to use it: message through something (Users can message through the app.)

Similar words: text, chat

Common phrases: message online, message every day, message through something