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telegram

UK
/ˈtɛl.ɪ.ɡræm/
US
/ˈtɛl.ɪ.ɡræm/

Translations

telegramnoun
telegrams
pl
UK
/ˈtɛl.ɪ.ɡræm/
US
/ˈtɛl.ɪ.ɡræm/
I received a telegram from my friend yesterday.
Вчера я получил телеграмму от моего друга.
Synonyms
message
dispatch
communication
note
cable
telegramverb
telegrammed
Past Simple
telegrammed
Past Participle
telegramming
Gerund
UK
/ˈtelɪɡræm/
US
/ˈtɛləˌɡræm/
I will telegram you the details tomorrow.
Я телеграфирую вам детали завтра.
Synonyms
message
transmit
dispatch
send
cable
wire
telegraph
telegramadjective
Used attributively before a noun, e.g., 'telegram office'.
Synonyms
telegraphic
concise
brief
terse
succinct
laconic
abbreviated
compressed
pithy
short

Definitions

telegramnoun
A message sent by telegraph and then delivered in written or printed form.
She received a telegram informing her of the urgent news.
telegramverb
To send a message or communication via a telegram.
He decided to telegram his family about the change in plans.
telegramadjective
Relating to telegrams or telegraphic communication; of or pertaining to telegrams.
He worked at the telegram office during the war.
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