comment

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.

“Comment” is pronounced KOM-ehnt (/ˈkɑ.mɛnt/ in IPA).

Here is “comment” used in a sentence: “She made a sarcastic comment about the weather.”

Depending on how it is used, “comment” can be a noun and a verb.

The word “comment” comes from Late Latin. From Old French coment, from Late Latin commentum ("interpretation, comment").

“Comment” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

“Comment” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a spoken or written remark, often giving an opinion.

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.

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.

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.

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.