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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: commentary, addendum
- 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)
verb (used with object)
- to make comments or remarks on; furnish with comments; annotate.
comment
/ ˈkɒmɛnt /
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
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Derived Forms
- ˈcommenter, noun
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Other Words From
- com·ment·a·ble adjective
- com·ment·er noun
- un·com·ment·ed adjective
- un·com·ment·ing adjective
- un·der·com·ment noun verb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of comment1
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Example Sentences
The former officials either did not respond to requests for comment or declined to discuss their views.
The comments were later confirmed in part by The Washington Post and other news organizations.
That office did not immediately return a call seeking comment.
As ProPublica reported last year, contracting documents indicated the temp staff might be involved in substantively assessing the comments, which could violate federal contracting rules.
The Chicken Council didn’t return calls or emails seeking comment.
It was hard not to take it as a sign, a personal comment on my own Jewish dating failings.
Maxwell was not available for comment but has described all claims against her as “untrue” and “obvious lies.”
Maxwell was not available for comment describes all claims against her as “untrue” and “obvious lies.”
The Italian foreign ministry has declined to comment on the video.
The FCC investigation recently closed its comment period on the Marriott case.
Any one may possess the portrait of a tragedian without exciting suspicion or comment.
The facts have been stated very simply, plus one brief general comment.
Again he stopped, but I made no comment, only waited with breathless interest till he went on.
She placed it in Edna's hands, and without further comment arose and went to the piano.
Besides,” Burd Alling said in comment on this, “for a good cause we are all ready and willing to be bunkoed a little.
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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 on.”
- 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 comminīscī, 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) June 8, 2020
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) December 14, 2020
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) February 7, 2019
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True or False?
Comments are always factual and based on truth.
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