text
Translation
text, written material, text message
Examples
Please read the text on page 10.
Please read the text on page 10.
I sent you a text this morning.
I sent you a text this morning.
Grammar Patterns
the text ((of sth.)) the main written part of a book, speech, etc. Please read the text of the speech.
to send ((sb.)) a text to send a text message to (sb.) I'll send you a text later.
Similar Words
Synonyms: writing, content, message, script
Etymology
From Latin 'texere' (to weave). The idea is of weaving words together to form a piece of writing.
Memory Tips
Imagine weaving words together like a 'textile' to create a 'text'.