remark
8 synonyms and 0 antonyms for remark, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To say something as a comment or observation.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use remark
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From French remarquer, from re- ("again") + marquer ("to mark") — literally, to "mark again" by noticing something.
Full origin of remark →Frequently asked questions
What does “remark” mean?
The word “remark” means to say something as a comment or observation. In plain terms, a short comment, or the act of making one.
How do you pronounce “remark”?
“Remark” is pronounced rih-MAHK (/ɹɪˈmɑɹk/ in IPA).
How do you use “remark” in a sentence?
Here is “remark” used in a sentence: “She remarked that the traffic had gotten much worse lately.”
What is another word for “remark”?
Words with a similar meaning to “remark” include comment, emention, notic and observe.
What part of speech is “remark”?
Depending on how it is used, “remark” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “remark” come from?
The word “remark” comes from French. From French remarquer, from re- ("again") + marquer ("to mark") — literally, to "mark again" by noticing something.
Is “remark” a common word?
“Remark” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “remark” have?
“Remark” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to say something as a comment or observation.
What is the difference between a remark and a comment?
A remark and a comment are very similar, both referring to a brief spoken or written observation, and they are often used interchangeably. Remark can carry a slightly more spontaneous or offhand tone, as in "she remarked in passing," while comment is sometimes used in more structured contexts, such as leaving a comment on an article.
Is remark used differently as a verb versus a noun?
As a verb, remark means to say something as a comment or observation, as in "he remarked that the weather had changed." As a noun, a remark refers to the brief comment or observation itself, spoken or written, as in "she made an interesting remark."
What does it mean to make a snide remark?
A snide remark is a comment made with a mocking, critical, or slightly nasty tone, often intended to belittle or criticize someone indirectly rather than through open confrontation.