message
Translation
message, communication, theme
Examples
I got a message from my friend.
I got a message from my friend.
The film has a positive message.
The film has a positive message.
Grammar Patterns
((from sb.)) a message from (sb.) I got a message from my friend.
((for sb.)) a message for (sb.) There's a message for you.
((about sth.)) a message about (sth.) The message is about the meeting.
Similar Words
Synonyms: note, communication, report; Antonyms: silence
Etymology
From Latin 'mittere' (to send). It refers to something that is sent.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'messenger' bird carrying a note. The note is the 'message'.