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
Idioms, Phrasal Verbs Related to Message
- off message
- on message
- get the message
- send a 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
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Old French, from Late Latin missaticum, from Latin mittere, missum (“to send").
From Wiktionary
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