--- title: M — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 25 description: The 1043 words of the English dictionary under M, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/M/page/25/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / M # M — The English dictionary · page 25 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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meaning 1:* Merit is the quality of being good and deserving praise or a reward.[↗](../../merit/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The merits of something are its good points.[↗](../../merit/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (school) A merit is a point, star or certificate a pupil gets for good work or good behaviour.[↗](../../merit/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To merit something is to deserve it.[↗](../../merit/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I got a merit for my story about the dragon.[↗](../../merit/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Jake has twenty merits this term.[↗](../../merit/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Each idea has its merits.[↗](../../merit/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She was chosen for the team on merit, not because her dad is the coach.[↗](../../merit/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Your drawing merits a place on the wall.[↗](../../merit/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · (formal) The proposal was judged on its merits.[↗](../../merit/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Ten merits earn you a bronze certificate.[↗](../../merit/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · I jumped the highest; but in this world merit seldom meets its reward.[↗](../../merit/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · In one scale is the merit and in the other criminaHty, which are placed in equilibrium by the tongue.[↗](../../merit/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../merit/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · In one scale \[17\] is the merit and in the other criminality, which are placed in equilibrium by the tongue.[↗](../../merit/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../merit/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · The three first elements, א״מ״ש are typified by a balance, in one scale the merit and in the other the criminality, which are placed in equilibrium by the tongue.[↗](../../merit/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../merit/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Wealth and riches are in his house; and his merit endureth for ever.[↗](../../merit/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.112.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../merit/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") **meritorious** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) Deserving praise or reward because it is very good or brave.[↗](../../meritorious/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal, school and army) Used in names of awards, like «Meritorious Service Medal».[↗](../../meritorious/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The firefighter received an award for meritorious service.[↗](../../meritorious/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Her science project was judged meritorious.[↗](../../meritorious/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The soldier's meritorious conduct was praised.[↗](../../meritorious/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The head teacher read out the names of pupils with meritorious work.[↗](../../meritorious/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The medal is given for meritorious acts of courage.[↗](../../meritorious/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · It was a meritorious effort, even though they lost.[↗](../../meritorious/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **merlin** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A small, fast falcon (a bird of prey) found in Europe, Asia and North America, which hunts small birds.[↗](../../merlin/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (a name, legend) Merlin is the wise wizard in the stories of King Arthur, who guided and advised him.[↗](../../merlin/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A merlin is a small, fast falcon.[↗](../../merlin/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We saw a merlin chasing a pipit over the moor.[↗](../../merlin/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Merlin the wizard helped young Arthur.[↗](../../merlin/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · In some stories Merlin lives backwards in time.[↗](../../merlin/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Merlins nest on the ground in heather.[↗](../../merlin/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The book tells how Merlin brought the stones of Stonehenge – but that is a legend, not history.[↗](../../merlin/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · A merlin is smaller than a kestrel.[↗](../../merlin/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Merlin is often drawn with a long beard and a pointed hat.[↗](../../merlin/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · ‘But, Princess,’ said he, ‘I dare not take you back to King Merlin’s court.[↗](../../merlin/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **mermaid** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A mermaid is an imaginary sea creature with the head and body of a woman and the tail of a fish.[↗](../../mermaid/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A merman is the male version.[↗](../../mermaid/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The mermaid flicked her shiny tail.[↗](../../mermaid/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We read «The Little Mermaid» in class.[↗](../../mermaid/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Sailors told stories of mermaids singing on rocks.[↗](../../mermaid/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She wants a mermaid cake for her birthday.[↗](../../mermaid/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · A manatee was once mistaken for a mermaid.[↗](../../mermaid/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The mermaid swam down to the coral castle.[↗](../../mermaid/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · “Oh,” cried Wendy, “to see a mermaid!”[↗](../../mermaid/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **merrily** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* In a happy, cheerful, jolly way.[↗](../../merrily/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Carelessly, without thinking about trouble, as in «He merrily ignored the warning».[↗](../../merrily/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The fire crackled merrily.[↗](../../merrily/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The children sang merrily in the snow.[↗](../../merrily/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Row, row, row your boat, merrily down the stream.[↗](../../merrily/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The Rat sculled merrily along the river.[↗](../../merrily/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The bells rang merrily on Christmas morning.[↗](../../merrily/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He merrily ate the last cake, not knowing it was mine.[↗](../../merrily/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Then he got into his cart and trotted merrily home.[↗](../../merrily/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **merriment** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Happy fun, laughter and enjoyment, especially when people are together celebrating.[↗](../../merriment/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Amusement: «his mistake caused much merriment».[↗](../../merriment/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* There was great merriment at the Christmas party.[↗](../../merriment/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The village feast was full of music and merriment.[↗](../../merriment/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandpa's eyes twinkled with merriment.[↗](../../merriment/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · My silly hat caused much merriment.[↗](../../merriment/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The fair was a place of merriment and games.[↗](../../merriment/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Their merriment echoed down the street.[↗](../../merriment/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · After the win, the team's merriment lasted all evening.[↗](../../merriment/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Robin Hood and his merry men lived with laughter and merriment.[↗](../../merriment/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · In the room the Christmas tree was lit, and there were song and merriment.[↗](../../merriment/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **merry** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Merry means happy, cheerful and full of fun.[↗](../../merry/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (UK, informal) Merry means a little drunk.[↗](../../merry/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Merry is used in greetings like "Merry Christmas!".[↗](../../merry/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Merry Christmas, everyone\![↗](../../merry/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Robin Hood and his merry men lived in the forest.[↗](../../merry/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Come along — the more the merrier\![↗](../../merry/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We rode on the merry-go-round at the fair.[↗](../../merry/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The guests were merry after the party.[↗](../../merry/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · They sang a merry song.[↗](../../merry/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · It was a merry hunting party.[↗](../../merry/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · And they drank, and were merry with him.[↗](../../merry/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.43.34, JPS 1917)[↗](../../merry/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And they rose up early on the morrow, and offered burnt-offerings, and brought peace-offerings; and the people sat down to eat and to drink, and rose up to make merry.[↗](../../merry/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.32.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../merry/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · The new wine faileth, the vine fadeth; all the merry-hearted do sigh.[↗](../../merry/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.24.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../merry/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · A merry heart is a good medicine; but a broken spirit drieth the bones.[↗](../../merry/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.17.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../merry/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.[↗](../../merry/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.15.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../merry/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") **merrymaking** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Lively fun with feasting, dancing and games, especially at a party or a festival.[↗](../../merrymaking/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The whole village joined in the merrymaking.[↗](../../merrymaking/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · After the harvest there was merrymaking all night.[↗](../../merrymaking/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The king held a great merrymaking for his son's wedding.[↗](../../merrymaking/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **mesa** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (geography) A hill or mountain with steep sides and a large, flat top, found in dry places like the south-west USA and parts of Australia.[↗](../../mesa/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (Spanish) «Mesa» means «table» in Spanish; the hill is named for its table-like shape.[↗](../../mesa/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A mesa is a hill with a flat top like a table.[↗](../../mesa/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We saw red mesas in the desert in Arizona.[↗](../../mesa/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Erosion slowly turned the plateau into mesas.[↗](../../mesa/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A butte is smaller and narrower than a mesa.[↗](../../mesa/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The old village was built on top of a mesa for safety.[↗](../../mesa/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · «Mesa» means «table» in Spanish.[↗](../../mesa/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The cowboy rode past the tall mesa.[↗](../../mesa/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · In Australia, flat-topped hills like mesas are sometimes called «jump-ups».[↗](../../mesa/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **mesh** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A material made of threads or wires woven together with small holes between them, like a net.[↗](../../mesh/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (maths, computing) A network of lines, points and shapes, for example in a 3D model.[↗](../../mesh/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (verb) To fit together well: our ideas meshed.[↗](../../mesh/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (verb) For gear wheels to lock their teeth together.[↗](../../mesh/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The pond is covered with mesh to keep the herons out.[↗](../../mesh/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Oranges come in a red mesh bag.[↗](../../mesh/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · My trainers have a mesh top to keep feet cool.[↗](../../mesh/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The two gears mesh and turn together.[↗](../../mesh/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Our ideas meshed well and we made a great poster.[↗](../../mesh/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The fence is made of metal mesh.[↗](../../mesh/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The goal net is a mesh of strong strings.[↗](../../mesh/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The game draws characters as a mesh of tiny triangles.[↗](../../mesh/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And when the meshes were cut, and the eagle was free, the horse galloped on.[↗](../../mesh/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **mesozoic** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The Mesozoic is a long stretch of Earth's history, from about 252 million to 66 million years ago, often called the Age of Dinosaurs.[↗](../../mesozoic/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Belonging to that time.[↗](../../mesozoic/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* Mesozoic rocks, Mesozoic reptiles.[↗](../../mesozoic/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Dinosaurs lived in the Mesozoic.[↗](../../mesozoic/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The Mesozoic era had three periods.[↗](../../mesozoic/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Our class made a timeline of the Mesozoic along the corridor wall.[↗](../../mesozoic/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The first birds appeared in the Mesozoic.[↗](../../mesozoic/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Mesozoic rocks on the Jurassic Coast are full of ammonites.[↗](../../mesozoic/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Flowering plants spread near the end of the Mesozoic.[↗](../../mesozoic/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Humans did not live in the Mesozoic at all.[↗](../../mesozoic/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **mesquite** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A spiny shrub or small tree of the pea family that grows in deserts and dry lands of the south-western USA and Mexico, with long seed pods.[↗](../../mesquite/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The wood of this tree, used to give a smoky flavour to barbecued food.[↗](../../mesquite/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Mesquite trees grow in the deserts of Mexico and the USA.[↗](../../mesquite/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Mesquite roots reach deep underground for water.[↗](../../mesquite/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The barbecue was flavoured with mesquite wood.[↗](../../mesquite/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Native Americans made flour from mesquite pods.[↗](../../mesquite/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Cattle eat mesquite pods in dry seasons.[↗](../../mesquite/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · In Australia, mesquite is a weed that spreads quickly.[↗](../../mesquite/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The desert road was lined with thorny mesquite.[↗](../../mesquite/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Mesquite-smoked chicken has a strong flavour.[↗](../../mesquite/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **mess** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A mess is a place or things that are untidy or dirty, like a messy bedroom.[↗](../../mess/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A mess is also a bad or confusing situation with problems.[↗](../../mess/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To mess something up means to make it untidy or to spoil it or get it wrong.[↗](../../mess/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To mess about or mess around means to play or behave in a silly way instead of working.[↗](../../mess/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* To mess with something means to touch or change it when you should not.[↗](../../mess/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 6:* A mess is also a room where soldiers or sailors eat, and an animal's droppings can be called mess.[↗](../../mess/#m6 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Your bedroom is a mess\![↗](../../mess/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Who made this mess on the kitchen floor?[↗](../../mess/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · I spilt paint and made a big mess.[↗](../../mess/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Please clean up your mess before lunch.[↗](../../mess/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · I messed up the first question, so I rubbed it out.[↗](../../mess/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Stop messing about and finish your work.[↗](../../mess/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't mess with the oven knobs.[↗](../../mess/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The game was a mess after it started to rain.[↗](../../mess/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The puppy left a mess on the carpet.[↗](../../mess/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · "Woe is me," thinks the Pope; "here's a mess!"[↗](../../mess/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And David said to Uriah: 'Go down to thy house, and wash thy feet.'[↗](../../mess/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") And Uriah departed out of the king's house, and there followed him a mess of food from the king.[↗](../../mess/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 2SA.11.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../mess/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") **message** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A piece of information that someone sends or leaves for another person, in words, writing or on a phone.[↗](../../message/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A text, email or chat note sent on a phone or computer.[↗](../../message/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* The main idea or lesson that a story, film or poem wants to tell.[↗](../../message/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Verb (informal): to send someone a text message.[↗](../../message/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Mum sent me a message to say she was late.[↗](../../message/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Can I take a message for your dad?[↗](../../message/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't reply to messages from strangers online.[↗](../../message/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The message of the fable is that slow and steady wins the race.[↗](../../message/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Nerves carry messages from your brain to your muscles.[↗](../../message/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · I left a message on Grandma's phone.[↗](../../message/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · She messaged me after school.[↗](../../message/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The message in the bottle was found on the beach.[↗](../../message/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And they sent a message unto Joseph, saying: 'Thy father did command before he died, saying: (Torah GEN.50.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../message/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And whom shall one make to understand the message?[↗](../../message/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.28.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../message/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Then Esther spoke unto Hathach, and gave him a message unto Mordecai: (Writings EST.4.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../message/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And Ehud said: 'I have a message from God unto thee.'[↗](../../message/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") And he arose out of his seat.[↗](../../message/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JDG.3.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../message/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") **messaging** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (euphemism, jargon) the way a politician or company shapes what they say to make people think a certain way; spin or propaganda.[↗](../../messaging/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (literal) sending text or online messages.[↗](../../messaging/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The party worked on its messaging before the election.[↗](../../messaging/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · News: The company's messaging about prices was misleading.[↗](../../messaging/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Chat: messaging my mates on the app[↗](../../messaging/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The campaign's messaging focused on safety.[↗](../../messaging/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Messaging apps let you send photos and voice notes.[↗](../../messaging/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") **messenger** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A person who carries a message, letter or parcel from one person or place to another.[↗](../../messenger/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An app or service for sending text messages.[↗](../../messenger/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (science) A substance in the body that carries signals, such as a hormone.[↗](../../messenger/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The king sent a messenger with a letter.[↗](../../messenger/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The messenger rode through the night.[↗](../../messenger/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't shoot the messenger — I'm only telling you what Mum said\![↗](../../messenger/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A bike messenger delivered the parcel.[↗](../../messenger/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · I sent Gran a photo on the messenger app.[↗](../../messenger/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Hormones are chemical messengers in the body.[↗](../../messenger/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher made me the messenger to the office.[↗](../../messenger/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Pigeons were once used as messengers.[↗](../../messenger/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · This is a messenger from Heaven.[↗](../../messenger/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And Israel sent messengers unto Sihon king of the Amorites, saying: (Torah NUM.21.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../messenger/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother unto the land of Seir, the field of Edom.[↗](../../messenger/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.32.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../messenger/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And Balaam said unto Balak: 'Spoke I not also to thy messengers that thou didst send unto me, saying: (Torah NUM.24.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../messenger/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · And the messengers returned, and told the king.[↗](../../messenger/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 2KI.7.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../messenger/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · Or deaf, as My messenger that I send?[↗](../../messenger/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.42.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../messenger/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · Who makest winds Thy messengers, the flaming fire Thy ministers.[↗](../../messenger/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.104.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../messenger/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") **messiah** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (religion) In Judaism, the Messiah is a future king from the family of David whom God will send to bring peace and rescue the Jewish people.[↗](../../messiah/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (church) Christians believe that Jesus is the Messiah (the Christ).[↗](../../messiah/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A messiah is any leader people hope will save them or solve their problems (sometimes said with doubt).[↗](../../messiah/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Christians believe Jesus is the Messiah.[↗](../../messiah/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Jewish people believe the Messiah has not yet come.[↗](../../messiah/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · «Christ» is the Greek word for «Messiah».[↗](../../messiah/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Our choir sang the Hallelujah chorus from Handel's «Messiah».[↗](../../messiah/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The prophets spoke of a Messiah from the family of David.[↗](../../messiah/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Fans treated the new coach like a messiah.[↗](../../messiah/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The shepherds were told that the Messiah was born.[↗](../../messiah/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · It is also believed that he is bound to come and decide all knotty points in the law, and to appear before the true Messiah arrives.[↗](../../messiah/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../messiah/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/M/) … [24](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/M/page/24/) **25** [26](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/M/page/26/) … [54](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/M/page/54/) - ← previous: [page 24](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/M/page/24/) - next →: [page 26](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/M/page/26/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)