Basic Details
Word: Message
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A piece of information or a communication sent or given to someone.
Synonyms: Communication, note, announcement, statement
Antonyms: Silence, concealment, question
Idioms and Phrases
- Get the message: To understand what someone is trying to tell you. Example: "He finally got the message and stopped bothering her."
- Leave a message: To record or write down a communication for someone who is not available. Example: "If he's not there, just leave a message with his assistant."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She sent me a message about the meeting time.
Example 2: The message on the billboard warned drivers about the road closure.
Example 3: He didn't answer the phone, so I left a voice message.
Fun Fact
The word "message" comes from the Latin word "missus," meaning "a sending." It was first used in English in the 14th century to refer to a communication sent by a messenger.
Famous Quote
"The medium is the message." Marshall McLuhan
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "message" mean?
a) A physical object
b) A type of clothing
c) A piece of communication
d) A food item
Answer: c) A piece of communication
2. Which of these is a synonym of "message"?
a) Silence
b) Communication
c) Concealment
d) Question
Answer: b) Communication
3. Which is an antonym of "message"?
a) Statement
b) Announcement
c) Silence
d) Note
Answer: c) Silence
4. Which sentence uses "message" correctly?
a) She wore a beautiful message to the party.
b) He messaged a delicious dinner.
c) I received your message this morning.
d) The message is eating lunch.
Answer: c) I received your message this morning.
5. What does the idiom "get the message" mean?
a) To forget instructions
b) To fail to respond
c) To understand what is meant
d) To write a letter
Answer: c) To understand what is meant
