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comment

Definition

  • noun: a spoken or written statement that expresses an opinion about someone or something
  • noun: a note explaining, illustrating, or criticizing the meaning of a writing
  • verb: to make a statement about someone or something
  • verb: to make a comment on
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: commentary, parthian shot, accents

Examples

  • Their case is a sad 'comment' [='commentary'] 'on' the current state of the justice system.

  • When asked about his involvement in the scandal, he refused/declined to 'comment'.

  • We let the remark pass without 'comment'. [=we did not respond to the remark]

Movie quotes

  • (..) talking to attractive women. Oh, thank you... - Mark. JANE: Mark... ...for that flattering yet totally inappropriate comment. Please sit. Before we get started, I think you should know that, uh, Mark's a bastard. Excuse me? I had him out of wedlock, so... (..)
    2009 17 Again