messages
word · lemma: message
/ˈmɛsədʒəz/
ME-si-jiz
/mˈɛsɪdʒɪz/
ME-si-jiz
Definition
Written, spoken, or digital information sent from one person to another. It can also mean the main idea someone wants to communicate.
Usage & Nuances
Very common for texts, chat apps, email notes, and voicemail: 'send a message', 'get a message', 'leave a message'. In plural, 'messages' often means text/chat communications. It can also be abstract: 'The film’s message was hopeful.'
Spanish: mensajesPortuguese (BR): mensagensPortuguese (PT): mensagensChinese (Simplified): 消息 - 信息 - 留言Chinese (Traditional): 訊息 - 信息 - 留言Hindi: संदेश - मैसेजArabic: رسائل - messagesBengali: বার্তা - মেসেজ (ইলেকট্রনিক বার্তা)Russian: сообщенияJapanese: メッセージVietnamese: tin nhắn - thông điệpKorean: 메시지Turkish: mesajlarUrdu: پیغامات - پیغامIndonesian: pesan - pesan singkat
Example Sentences
There are three new messages on the phone.
basic
I got your messages this morning.
basic
She reads her messages after lunch.
basic
I was in a meeting, so I missed all your messages.
natural
Can you check your messages? I sent you the address an hour ago.
natural
The ad sends mixed messages about what the brand stands for.
natural