what is . sent in a message mean

“Sent” in a message usually means the message was successfully sent from your device or app. It does not always mean the other person has read it or even received it yet.

Common meanings

• Sent: your message left your phone or app and is on its way.

• Delivered: the message reached the other person’s device.

• Read: the person opened or viewed the message, if the app shows read receipts.

In plain English

If you see “sent,” think: “I mailed it.” The delivery may still be happening, and the recipient may not have seen it yet.

Small grammar note

“Sent” is also the past tense of send , as in “I sent you a message yesterday”.

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