Meaning & use

message

noun·Everyday

A piece of information, spoken or written, sent from one person to another.

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She left a message on his phone asking him to call her back.

The novel's central message is that courage matters more than talent.

A note on using this word

Message can mean a literal note sent to someone or the underlying meaning of a story or speech.

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