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Commenting (noun) means the act of making a comment or comments. Example: “Commenting on other people's posts is a big part of using the app.”
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The act of making a comment or comments.
"Commenting on other people's posts is a big part of using the app."
"Commenting is switched off on this video, so nobody can reply to it."
"Constant commenting during the film annoyed everyone sitting near us."
How to use commenting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe activity of leaving remarks, especially online.
Common pairings
commenting is disabled
commenting guidelines
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Rhymes for commenting
renting
venting
lamenting
repenting
parenting
preventing
consenting
tormenting
unrelenting
representing
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Frequently asked questions
What does “commenting” mean?
The word “commenting” means the act of making a comment or comments. In plain terms, the activity of leaving remarks, especially online.
How do you use “commenting” in a sentence?
Here is “commenting” used in a sentence: “Commenting on other people's posts is a big part of using the app.”
What part of speech is “commenting”?
“Commenting” is a noun.
Is “commenting” a common word?
“Commenting” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between commenting and commentary?
Commenting is the ongoing act of making comments, often used as a verb form or gerund, such as "commenting on the article." Commentary is a noun referring to the body of remarks or analysis produced, such as a written commentary on a book.
Is commenting used differently online than in speech?
Online, commenting typically refers to posting written remarks under an article, video, or social media post, while in everyday speech it can refer to any spoken remark or observation made about a topic or situation.
Can commenting be used as both a noun and part of a verb?
Yes, commenting functions as the gerund or present participle of "comment," so it can act as a noun, such as "commenting is enabled," or as part of a continuous verb form, such as "they were commenting on the results."
