A message that you send from one computer to another.
Example: She checks her email twice a day.
A111 words · Beginner
Digital Communication vocabulary — A1
Digital communication vocabulary such as email, message and send, plus note, group and text message. Everyday words for sending and reading messages.
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/iˈmeɪl/message
/ˈmɛsədʒ/A short piece of writing that you send to someone on a phone.
Example:
I got your message but I was driving.
send
/sɛnd/To make something go to another person, by post or from a phone.
Example:
Can you send me the photos tonight?
receive
/rəˈsiv/To get something, such as a message, that someone has sent you.
Example:
I receive dozens of messages every day.
note
/noʊt/A short message that you write and send to someone.
Example:
She left a friendly note in the group chat.
group
/ɡrup/A number of people linked together, for example in a chat where everyone can see each other's messages.
Example:
Our family started a group chat to share photos.
add
/æd/To put a new person or item into a list or collection, such as a contacts list.
Example:
Can I add you on the app?
text message
A short written message that you send from one phone to another.
Example:
I sent my mum a text message to say I was late.
phone call
When you use a phone to speak to someone who is far away.
Example:
I got a phone call from my brother this morning.
missed call
A call to your phone that you did not answer.
Example:
I saw a missed call from my teacher on my phone.
friend request
A message on a website or app that asks to become someone's online friend.
Example:
She accepted my friend request on the app yesterday.
