Remark: meaning, definitions and examples

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remark

 

[ rษชหˆmษ‘หk ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

in conversation

a written or spoken comment expressing an opinion or reaction

Synonyms

comment, observation, statement.

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Word Description / Examples
remark

Used for a brief, often offhand, statement or opinion. Can be either positive or negative.

  • His remark about the weather was completely out of context.
  • She made a sarcastic remark that offended everyone.
comment

Used for a statement that is usually intended to add to a conversation or discussion. Comments can provide opinions, information, or feedback.

  • Please leave a comment below the article.
  • He made a positive comment about her presentation.
observation

Used for a statement based on noticing or perceiving something, often involving insights or logical deductions.

  • Her observation on the team's dynamics was quite accurate.
  • He shared his observation regarding the decline in sales.
statement

Used for a definitive or formal expression of facts, opinions, or beliefs. Often used in formal or official contexts.

  • The witness gave a clear statement to the police.
  • She made a public statement about the company's policies.

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.

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Word Description / Examples
remark

Used casually when someone says something noteworthy.

  • During the meeting, he made a remark about the new policy
comment

Used when expressing an opinion, suggestion, or critique.

  • He left a comment on the blog post to share his thoughts
observe

Used when making a formal or thoughtful statement based on observation.

  • He observed that the team's performance had improved significantly
note

Typically used when writing down or marking something important.

  • She took note of the key points during the lecture

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น observaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเคฟเคชเฅเคชเคฃเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bemerkung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ catatan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐัƒะฒะฐะถะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uwaga

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆณจ้‡ˆ (ใกใ‚…ใ†ใ—ใ‚ƒใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท remarque

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ observaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aรงฤฑklama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃผ์„ (์ฃผ์„)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ุงุญุธุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poznรกmka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ poznรกmka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅค‡ๆณจ (bรจizhรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ opomba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ athugasemd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตัะบะตั€ั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒœแƒ˜แƒจแƒ•แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qeyd

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ observaciรณn

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.