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comment

/ˈkɒm.ɛnt/
noun★Beginner
general

a spoken or written remark, typically expressing an opinion or reaction

The teacher asked for comments on the lesson.

The teacher requested feedback or opinions about the lesson.

He made a witty comment about the situation.

He made a clever or humorous remark about the situation.

💡

Can be positive, negative, or neutral in tone.

formal

a note or annotation added to a text or document

The editor added a comment explaining the changes.

The editor included a note to clarify the modifications.

💡

Often used in academic or professional contexts.

💻Technology
technical

a feature in software that allows users to add notes or feedback

You can leave a comment on the code review.

You can add feedback or notes during the code review process.

💡

Common in programming and content management systems.

Collocations

leave a commentto add a remark or feedbackmake a commentto express an opinion or remarkadd a commentto include a note or feedback

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

comment onphrase
to express an opinion about something
comment outphrase
to disable code by adding comment markers

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal

Use 'comment' in formal writing or professional settings. In casual speech, 'remark' or 'note' may sound more natural.

⚡Gold Rule

Context Matters

The meaning of 'comment' can vary based on context—ensure clarity in formal or technical writing.

📖Word Origin

From Old French 'commenter' (to comment), from Latin 'commentarius' (commentary).

📝Usage Notes

Can be used as a noun or verb (e.g., 'to comment on something').

Word Breakdown

com-
together
prefix
+
-ment
the result of an action
suffix
English Dictionary

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