remark
rih-MAHK
Remark (verb) means to say something as a comment or observation. Example: “She remarked that the traffic had gotten much worse lately.”
verb
1
To say something as a comment or observation.
"She remarked that the traffic had gotten much worse lately."
"He remarked on how quiet the village was in the early morning."
""That is a lovely garden," my aunt remarked as we walked in."
noun
1
A brief comment or observation, spoken or written.
"His offhand remark upset several people at the table."
"He remembers something Pete Huntley said at lunch, just a remark in passing, and the answer comes to him."
— Stephen King, Mr. Mercedes: A Novel (2014)
"She made a kind remark about my cooking, and I felt proud."
"I overheard a rude remark about the referee as we left the pitch."
How to use remark
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short comment, or the act of making one.
Common pairings
pass a remark
make a remark
remark on/upon
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- remarks
- Past tense
- remarked
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Etymology
From French remarquer, from re- ("again") + marquer ("to mark") — literally, to "mark again" by noticing something.
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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.
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