English Dictionary

message

/ˈmɛsɪd͡ʒ/

noun

A communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information conveyed. / An underlying theme or conclusion to be drawn from something. / (UK, Ireland, chiefly in the plural) An errand.

I received a message from my friend.

意味（1）

A communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information conveyed.

I have a message from God unto thee.

意味（2）

An underlying theme or conclusion to be drawn from something.

Even without hovering drones, a lurking assassin, a thumping score and a denouement, the real-life story of Edward Snowden, a rogue spy on the run, could be straight out of the cinema. But, as with Hollywood, the subplots and exotic locations may distract from the real message: America’s discomfort and its foes’ glee.

意味（3）

(UK, Ireland, chiefly in the plural) An errand.

I had been on a message for my father, and was walking home along the road, when I saw a tall, fine lassie coming over the bogland on the right hand side of the road.

意味（4）

(Ireland, Scotland, Northern England) See messages (“groceries, shopping”).