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KOM-ent/ˈkɒment/

A comment is something you say or write that gives an opinion. Make a comment; no comment. Remark is similar and a little more formal. A complaint is negative on purpose. As a verb: she commented on the report. Commentary is live description of a match, not the same as a short comment.

Meaning

Something you say or write that gives an opinion.

Examples

• “He made a useful comment in class.”
• “The article received hundreds of comments.”
• “He refused to comment on the decision.”

Good to know

make a comment. comment on + noun. Nearby: remark. Negative: complaint.

Near in meaning

remark

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