message
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,637 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 11,122 times across 139,755 chapters — 0.005% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled he sent a three-word message
- what a communication that is about something is about also: content, subject matter, substance
verb
- send a message to She messaged the committee
- send as a message She messaged the final report by fax
- send a message There is no messaging service at this company
message in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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The fisherman’s wife went home and gave this message.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1
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Receive this next part of the message, if you will, if you can.
The Mark of the Beast · Sydney Watson · Chapter 1
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Vouchsafe his message that doth bring farewell, And for my sake let him with beauty dwell.
Elizabethan Sonnet Cycles: Phillis - Licia · Martha Foote [Editor] Crow · Chapter 1
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In all cases of telegraphing, the message must be "Reply-Paid," or no notice will be taken of the communication.
Punch — Volume 101, November 7, 1891 · Various · Chapter 1
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The message went the rounds, everybody accepted the invitation, and Elsie's orders for the day to cook and housekeeper, were given accordingly.
Christmas with Grandma Elsie · Martha Finley · Chapter 1