Definition of message
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a communication in writing, in speech, or by signals
Please take this message for me to my friend.
2
: a messenger's mission
the girl will go on a message to the shop— Cahir Healy
3
: an underlying theme or idea
the message is that it is time to change — The Economist
message
verb
messaged; messaging
Definition of message (Entry 2 of 2)
: to communicate by message
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The first known use of message was in the 14th century
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