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Messaging

Verb / ˈmesɪdʒɪŋ / Another word for messaging — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Messaging is the act of sending and receiving messages using electronic devices or platforms.

Synonyms & similar words

message electronicmessaging texting chatting communicating corresponding DMing emailing posting tweeting sharing broadcasting announcing notifying alerting informing reporting updating

Synonyms by register

Formal

communication correspondence dissemination transmission

Informal

chatting texting pinging conferring

Literary

dispatch missive intercourse

Antonyms

silence listening receiving holding keeping withholding

Common collocations

  • instant messaging
  • messaging app
  • messaging service
  • messaging platform
  • messaging system
  • messaging strategy
  • messaging campaign

Word family

noun message
verb message
adjective messaged

Usage note

Messaging refers to the act of sending messages, often in a digital context. It can also refer to the content of the message itself.

Example sentences

  1. I love messaging my friends to stay in touch.
  2. She was messaging during class and got in trouble.
  3. I need to check my messaging app to see if I received any new messages.
  4. Messaging has become the primary way of communication for many people.
  5. I prefer messaging to calling because it's less intrusive.

Quotes

  • "Messaging has become the primary way of communication in the digital age." - Unknown
  • "Good communication is the key to successful messaging." - Jesse Lyn Stoner
  • "Messaging is the new form of communication. It's easy, it's quick, and it's cheap." - Anonymous

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