Comment: meaning, definitions and examples

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comment

 

[ หˆkษ’mษ›nt ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

online communication

A remark, observation, or criticism.

Synonyms

criticism, observation, remark.

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Word Description / Examples
comment

Suitable for general or neutral feedback, statements, or opinions, often in informal or semi-formal situations.

  • She left a comment on the blog post
  • His comment about the movie was interesting
remark

Good for brief or casual statements or opinions, often in informal settings. It can sometimes have a slight negative or neutral tone depending on the context.

  • She made a quick remark about the weather
  • His remark during the meeting was a bit off-topic
observation

Appropriate for neutral or objective notes, often based on what someone has seen or experienced.

  • His observation about the project's progress was quite insightful
  • She made an observation about how the weather affects traffic
criticism

Used when providing negative feedback or pointing out faults and mistakes. It often has a negative connotation.

  • The manager's criticism of the report was harsh
  • She faced a lot of criticism for her decision

Examples of usage

  • He made a rude comment about her appearance.
  • I appreciate your insightful comments on the matter.
Context #2 | Verb

expressing an opinion

To express an opinion or reaction.

Synonyms

mention, note, remark.

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Word Description / Examples
comment

Used in general conversations, discussions, and media to share opinions, feedback, or observations.

  • She left a comment on the blog post
  • He made a comment about the weather
remark

Used to express an observation or opinion, often in a way that is noticed by others. This can sometimes carry a judgmental or notable tone.

  • His remark about the new policy was quite surprising
  • She made a remark on how well the event was organized
note

Used for highlighting important information, reminders, or thoughts, often in written form. Can be in formal or informal settings.

  • Please note the deadline for submissions is next Friday
  • She took notes during the lecture
mention

Used when you briefly refer to someone or something without going into detail. Often used in speeches, conversations, and written texts.

  • He mentioned your name during the meeting
  • I forgot to mention the changes in the report

Examples of usage

  • She commented on the current political situation.
  • I would like to comment on your proposal.

Translations

Translations of the word "comment" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น comentรกrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเคฟเคชเฅเคชเคฃเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kommentar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ komentar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะผะตะฝั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ komentarz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒกใƒณใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท commentaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ comentario

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yorum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ“๊ธ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุนู„ูŠู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ komentรกล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ komentรกr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฏ„่ฎบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ komentar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ athugasemd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟั–ะบั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rษ™y

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ comentario

Etymology

The word 'comment' originated from the Latin word 'commentari', which means 'to explain'. Over time, it evolved to refer to expressing opinions or observations. In modern usage, 'comment' is commonly used in various forms of communication, especially online platforms, to provide feedback or share thoughts.

See also: commentarial, commentary, commentator, comments.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,682, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.