a message I received vs a message that I received

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'A message I received' is more informal and commonly used in spoken English, while 'a message that I received' is more formal and appropriate for written English. The choice between them depends on the level of formality you want to convey.

Last updated: March 24, 2024

a message I received

This phrase is correct and commonly used in spoken English.

This phrase is more informal and suitable for spoken language. It is commonly used in everyday conversations.

Examples:

A message I received yesterday was very confusing.
I can't believe the message I received from him.

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The ransom message I received from the kidnappers at my office.
According to the message I received, our sun has started going supernova.
The message I received was clear: the Commission proposal will result in much higher costs without providing comparable environmental benefit.
I received a message from the SGC.
I-I just - I received a message from... hold on.
I received a message from Mrs Fox today.
As I prayed over them, I received a message...
On Tuesday March 20, 1979 at 21.40 hours a message received.
I received a message that you'd been found injured, half dressed, and discharging a weapon in public.
I received a message that you'd been found injured, half dressed, and discharging a weapon in public.
Your illness couldn't possibly be related to this text message I received from Jessa about 20 minutes ago, could it?
NCIS received a message from this phone.
Message received at 8:09am.
If you use a message stack, & kopete; shows recently received messages starting with the last message received.
I realized the messages I'd received were my test.
One or more 'ERROR' providing information on the errors identified in a message received.
One hour ago, I received a message from a Starfleet officer, who confessed to carrying out this attack, that he was being forced to do it by this man, Commander John Harrison.
Sir, the Vickery just received a message over the COMPLAN subnet.
We received a message before the shooting.
We've received a message from Lursa and B'Etor.

Alternatives:

a message that I received
a message which I received
a message that was received by me
a message I got
a message that came to me

a message that I received

This phrase is correct and more formal, suitable for written English.

This phrase is more formal and appropriate for written language. It is commonly used in formal writing or professional contexts.

Examples:

The email contained a message that I received last week.
I need to respond to the message that I received from the client.

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Tell your sister that I received the message that she was doing fine.
I received a message that you'd been found injured, half dressed, and discharging a weapon in public.
I received a message that you'd been found injured, half dressed, and discharging a weapon in public.
I received a message from the SGC.
I-I just - I received a message from... hold on.
I received a message from Mrs Fox today.
As I prayed over them, I received a message...
On Tuesday March 20, 1979 at 21.40 hours a message received.
l've received a message that, next Friday,
She may have received a message that made her leap on the first plane.
On June 6th, 1954, Dr. Dwyer claimed that Evey had received a message that the Lilitu should lock themselves inside this building.
NCIS received a message from this phone.
Message received at 8:09am.
If you use a message stack, & kopete; shows recently received messages starting with the last message received.
The ransom message I received from the kidnappers at my office.
According to the message I received, our sun has started going supernova.
The message I received was clear: the Commission proposal will result in much higher costs without providing comparable environmental benefit.
They continued to put so much emphasis... on this message that I had received from so I almost was convinced that I had met him.
One or more 'ERROR' providing information on the errors identified in a message received.
One hour ago, I received a message from a Starfleet officer, who confessed to carrying out this attack, that he was being forced to do it by this man, Commander John Harrison.

Alternatives:

a message I received
a message which I received
a message that was received by me
a message I got
a message that came to me

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