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comment
[ kom-ent ]
noun
- a remark, observation, or criticism:
a comment about the weather.
His frequent absences gave rise to comment.
- a criticism or interpretation, often by implication or suggestion:
The play is a comment on modern society.
- Digital Technology. a user response to published content on the internet, written in a designated “Comments” section, often below the published content:
There were many online comments criticizing the author.
- a note in explanation, expansion, or criticism of a passage in a book, article, or the like; annotation.
Synonyms: ,
- explanatory or critical matter added to a text.
- Also called rheme. Linguistics. the part of a sentence that communicates new information about the topic. Compare topic ( def 4 ).
verb (used without object)
- to make remarks, observations, or criticisms:
He refused to comment on the decision of the court.
- to write explanatory or critical notes upon a text.
Synonyms: ,
verb (used with object)
- to make comments or remarks on; furnish with comments; annotate.
comment
/ ˈɒɛԳ /
noun
- a remark, criticism, or observation
- talk or gossip
- a note explaining or criticizing a passage in a text
- explanatory or critical matter added to a text
verb
- whenintr, often foll by on; when tr, takes a clause as object to remark or express an opinion
- intr to write notes explaining or criticizing a text
Derived Forms
- ˈdzԳٱ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- dz·Գ·· adjective
- dz·Գ· noun
- ܲ·dz·Գ· adjective
- ܲ·dz·Գ·Բ adjective
- ܲ··dz·Գ noun verb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of comment1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of comment1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
A Labour spokesperson said they could not comment further while the police investigation is ongoing.
Meta declined to comment, but its annual report cites the possibility that tariffs or a trade dispute could result in a drop of its China-based ad revenue.
An attorney for him did not immediately respond to a request for comment Friday.
Nike did not respond to BBC requests for comment for this article.
She wholeheartedly agreed when another diner commented: "Trump may be wrong, but at least he's trying."
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More About Comment
What is a basic definition of comment?
A comment is a remark or observation that expresses a person’s observation or criticism. To comment is to make such a remark. A comment is also a reply from a user to published material on the internet. Comment has several other senses as a noun and a verb.
When people make comments, they are giving their opinion or perspective on something in the form of an observation or criticism. Comments are usually short statements. The word commentary is used for longer criticism or a group of comments. A person who offers a comment is a commenter.
- Real-life examples: Managers often want (or pretend to want) comments from their staff when looking for feedback about something. When people chat, they often share comments about many topics, such as sports, the weather, or politics. A backseat driver delivers unwanted comments about another person’s driving abilities.
- Used in a sentence: The contractor listened to the owner’s comments about what the new house should look like.
Comment is used to mean to make observations or remarks. This sense often takes the form of “to comment Dz.”
- Used in a sentence: The company didn’t want to comment on the scandal.
Comment also refers to a reply posted by a user in response to content on the internet. These replies are often listed in the comments section of an article, blog post, or video. Websites may not allow users to post comments if they think a topic is controversial.
- Real-life examples: News websites and YouTube videos allow users to post comments. Most websites will ban or suspend users who post especially profane or offensive comments.
- Used in a sentence: The video resulted in a lot of supportive comments from fans.
Where does comment come from?
The first records of comment come from around 1350. It ultimately comes from the Latin dzīī, meaning “to contrive” or “to devise.”
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What are some other forms related to comment?
- commentable (adjective)
- commenter (noun)
- uncommented (adjective)
- uncommenting (adjective)
- undercomment (noun, verb)
What are some synonyms for comment?
What are some words that share a root or word element with comment?
What are some words that often get used in discussing comment?
What are some words comment may be commonly confused with?
How is comment used in real life?
Comment is a very command word that refers to opinions or observations. Often, users give rude or unpleasant comments in response to content on the internet.
Cincinnati Budget hearings will be held at convention center next week on Tuesday and Thursday. People can testify in person or they can also offer comments virtually.
— Jay Hanselman (@JayHanselman)
Cleveland Indians have postponed Terry Francona's media briefing planned for today, after NY Times reported last night that a team name change is imminent. Team cites "internal meeting conflicts." Club has not officially commented on report.
— Matt Wright Fox 8 (@mattwrighttv)
just letting everyone know you’re no longer allowed to write mean comments to me on the internet because it makes my mom sad
— SungWon Cho (@ProZD)
Try using comment!
True or False?
Comments are always factual and based on truth.
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