message pad

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Word: Message Pad

Definition: A message pad is a type of paper pad that people use to write down messages, notes, or reminders. It usually has sheets of paper that are often designed to make it easy to take quick notes.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use a message pad to write down important information, like phone numbers or reminders.
• It's common to keep a message pad near your phone or in your office for jotting down messages you receive or need to remember.

Example Sentence:

• "When the phone rang, I grabbed my message pad to write down the caller’s information."

Advanced Usage:

• In a business setting, a message pad can be useful for taking notes during meetings or brainstorming sessions.
• Some message pads come with specific headings, like "To Do," "Notes," or "Messages," which can help organize the information you write.

Word Variants:

• Message (noun): The information conveyed or communicated.
• Pad (noun): A collection of paper sheets bound together.

Different Meanings:

• Message: Besides being used for written notes, it can also refer to verbal communication or information conveyed through other means, like email or text.
• Pad: Can also refer to a soft cushion or protective covering in various contexts.

Synonyms:

• Note pad
• Notepad
• Writing pad
• Memo pad

Related Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Take a message": To write down the information someone wants to pass to another person.

  • Example: "If I'm not in the office, please take a message for me."

• "Leave a message": To record a note or verbal information for someone who is not available.

  • Example: "You can leave a message on my voicemail if I don’t answer."

Summary:

A message pad is a practical tool for anyone who needs to write down and organize information quickly.

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Noun

1. a pad of paper on which messages can be written

Synonyms

• writing pad