Remark: meaning, definitions and examples

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remark

 

[ rɪˈmɑːk ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

in conversation

a written or spoken comment expressing an opinion or reaction

Synonyms

comment, observation, statement

Examples of usage

  • I would like to make a remark about the new policy.
  • Her remarks were well received at the meeting.
Context #2 | Verb

formal setting

to mention or comment on something

Synonyms

comment, note, observe

Examples of usage

  • He remarked on the beautiful weather during the ceremony.
  • She remarked that she had never seen such a sight before.

Translations

Translations of the word "remark" in other languages:

🇵🇹 observação

🇮🇳 टिप्पणी

🇩🇪 Bemerkung

🇮🇩 catatan

🇺🇦 зауваження

🇵🇱 uwaga

🇯🇵 注釈 (ちゅうしゃく)

🇫🇷 remarque

🇪🇸 observación

🇹🇷 açıklama

🇰🇷 주석 (주석)

🇸🇦 ملاحظة

🇨🇿 poznámka

🇸🇰 poznámka

🇨🇳 备注 (bèizhù)

🇸🇮 opomba

🇮🇸 athugasemd

🇰🇿 ескерту

🇬🇪 შენიშვნა

🇦🇿 qeyd

🇲🇽 observación

Etymology

The word 'remark' originated from Middle French 'remerquer' which means 'to observe'. Over time, it evolved into the English word 'remark' with a similar meaning of commenting or mentioning something. The use of 'remark' in English dates back to the 17th century.

See also: mark, markdown, marked, markedly, markers, marking, markings, marks, marksman, marksmanship, markup, unmarked.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,121, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.