message
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: messages · messaging · messaged
Sense 1
A communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information conveyed.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
An underlying theme or conclusion to be drawn from something.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To send a message to; to transmit a message to, e.g. as text via a cell phone.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To send (something) as a message; usually refers to electronic messaging.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “message” mean?
A communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information conveyed.
Is “message” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.