noun
- plural of text; written or printed words, especially the main body of a book or document
- plural of text; books or other written materials used for study
- plural of text; short written messages sent electronically
Usage: academic
Usage: informal
verb
- third person singular present of text; sends a short written message electronically
Usage: informal
Examples
- The professor assigned three texts for the literature course.
- Students must purchase their texts before classes begin.
- She received several texts from her friends during the movie.
- The ancient texts were carefully preserved in the library.
- He texts his mother every day to check in.
- The religious texts contain important teachings.
- I prefer calling over sending texts.