message

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈmɛs.ɪdʒ/]

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Senses

1. message (noun) — sense 1

Definition: A communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information conveyed.

Example: We've just received an urgent message from the President.

2. message (noun) — sense 2

Definition: An errand.

Example: I had been on a message for my father, and was walking home along the road, when I saw a tall, fine lassie coming over the bogland on the right hand side of the road.

3. message (noun) — sense 3

Definition: An errand to a shop, a shopping expedition; an item of shopping; (in plural) groceries.

Example: On week days he did messages between the house in Carysfort Avenue and those shops in the main street of the town with which the family dealt.

4. message (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To send a message to; to transmit a message to, e.g. as text via a cell phone.

Example: Just message me for directions.

5. message (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To send (something) as a message; usually refers to electronic messaging.

Example: She messaged me the information yesterday.

6. message (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To send a message or messages; to be capable of sending messages.

Example: We've implemented a new messaging service.

Structure of the word

Roots:

mey (change, Proto-Indo-European)

Connections

Roots: mey

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