comment — meaning in English

English meaning

• how adv By what means, method, or manner.
• sorry adj Feeling regret or wanting to apologize for something one did.
• what det Used to ask for the identity or nature of something, from an open set of possibilities.

Senses

comment is used for these senses in English:

• come again (idiomatic, informal, by ellipsis) A polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said, or to indicate surprise.
• excuse me (North America) Said, as though as a request to repeat information, in order to indicate disbelief or indignation.
• how (exclamative) Used as a modifier to indicate surprise, delight, or other strong feelings in an exclamation.
• sorry Used as a request for someone to repeat something not heard or understood clearly.
• what An expression of surprise or disbelief.

how — full definition

1. adv By what means, method, or manner.
2. adv To what extent or degree.
3. adv Used to introduce an exclamation of surprise or strong feeling.
4. conj That; introducing a reported fact (informal).
5. intj Used to ask someone to repeat what they said, or as a greeting stereotypically attributed to Native American speech in old films and fiction.

sorry — full definition

1. adj Feeling regret or wanting to apologize for something one did.
2. adj Feeling sad or sympathetic about a loss or misfortune.
3. adj Pitifully poor or inadequate.
4. interjection Used to apologize or express regret.
5. interjection Especially British: used to politely ask someone to repeat what they said.

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