comment

/ˈkɒm.ɛnt/
a spoken or written remark

She left a comment on the blog post.

She expressed her thoughts by writing a remark on the blog post.


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

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
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