message
noun
a communication containing some information, news, advice, request, or the like, sent by messenger, telephone, email, or other means.
messages
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pluralof message.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof message (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
messagenouna communication containing some information, news, advice, request, or the like, sent by messenger, telephone, email, or other means.
Example Sentences
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But every time I wake my phone to perform one of these little tasks, I’m also opening the door to everything else it contains: emails, notifications, messages I wasn’t planning to answer over lunch.
From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026
The system often uses automated messages, Are says, which can mean users are then unable to question a decision.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
On Instagram for example, when you turn off the algorithm, you can't see direct messages or access your profile and settings.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
Tether sent its first $2.49 million payment on May 11, 2025, according to messages and blockchain payment records.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
I could go to the office, since I know there’s another pile of stuff waiting for me, but Nate still hasn’t responded to any of my messages.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
