message

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. the most important idea that a book, film, or speech tries to teach.

n. the underlying theme, moral, or social conclusion intended to be conveyed by a creative work or public discourse.

“The movie has a strong message about protecting the environment.”

“Critics debated whether the novel's political message was too overt, potentially overshadowing the nuanced development of its central characters.”

C1 · Advanced Plural noun British English · Dialect

n. small tasks or food shopping you do for your home.

n. a regional term for household errands or grocery shopping, typically used in the plural.

“I'm just going into town to do my messages for the week.”

“She spent the Saturday morning running messages for her elderly neighbour before starting her own housework.”

A2 · Elementary

v. to send someone a written electronic communication, usually on a phone or computer.

v. to transmit an electronic communication to a recipient, typically via instant messaging or SMS.

Español:mensajear

“I will message you the address of the restaurant later tonight.”

“The team members messaged each other constantly throughout the project to coordinate their various tasks and deadlines.”