message

noun [C] (IDEA)

/ˈmes.ɪdʒ/

Definition

B2 the most important idea in a book, film, or play: The film's message is that rich and poor are alike.Opinions, beliefs and points of view get the message informal › to understand what someone is trying to tell you, even if they are not expressing themselves directly: I never answer his calls, so you'd think he'd get the message.Understanding and comprehending get the message across › to make someone understand: We need to get the message across that too much sun is dangerous.Defining and explaining

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