comment
KOM-ehnt
Comment (noun) means a spoken or written remark, often giving an opinion. Example: “Thank you for your helpful comment on my essay draft.”
noun
1
A spoken or written remark, often giving an opinion.
"Thank you for your helpful comment on my essay draft."
"She made a sarcastic comment about the weather."
"The article received hundreds of comments online."
2
A note in a piece of computer code explaining what it does, ignored by the computer when the program runs.
"A good comment in the code tells future readers why you chose this approach."
"The computer skips every comment, so you can write notes freely beside your code."
"Add a comment above the function to explain what it returns."
verb
1
To make a remark or express an opinion.
"Several visitors commented on how friendly the staff were at the hotel."
"Would you like to comment on the new timetable before we vote?"
"He refused to comment on the ongoing investigation."
How to use comment
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA remark someone makes, or (in code) an explanatory note that the program ignores when it runs.
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Word forms
- Plural
- comments
- Third person singular
- comments
- Past tense
- commented
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Etymology
From Old French coment, from Late Latin commentum ("interpretation, comment").
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Frequently asked questions
What does “comment” mean?
The word “comment” means a spoken or written remark, often giving an opinion. In plain terms, a remark someone makes, or (in code) an explanatory note that the program ignores when it runs.
How do you pronounce “comment”?
“Comment” is pronounced KOM-ehnt (/ˈkɑ.mɛnt/ in IPA).
How do you use “comment” in a sentence?
Here is “comment” used in a sentence: “She made a sarcastic comment about the weather.”
What part of speech is “comment”?
Depending on how it is used, “comment” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “comment” come from?
The word “comment” comes from Late Latin. From Old French coment, from Late Latin commentum ("interpretation, comment").
Is “comment” a common word?
“Comment” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “comment” have?
“Comment” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a spoken or written remark, often giving an opinion.
What is the difference between a comment and a remark?
The two are very close and often interchangeable. A remark is a brief, passing observation. A comment tends to be a response to something specific and usually offers an opinion or reaction. You comment on a report or a post, whereas a remark can simply be said in passing.
What is the difference between a comment and a review?
A comment is a single, short remark that gives a quick opinion or reaction. A review is a fuller, more structured evaluation that weighs strengths and weaknesses and often ends in a rating or recommendation. A review may attract many comments, but a comment is not a review.
Is a comment the same as feedback?
Not quite. Feedback is a response aimed at helping someone improve or telling them how they are doing. A comment is any remark or opinion, which may or may not be helpful or constructive. Feedback is usually a purposeful kind of comment, but not every comment counts as feedback.
What is an example of a comment?
A comment can be spoken, like saying 'That film was far too long,' or written, like a note posted beneath an online video or article. Other examples include a teacher's comment in a margin or a spokesperson's comment to reporters. Each is a short remark, usually giving an opinion.
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