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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

  • (..) - Nothing. It's not you. It's me. I have a fear of commitment. - I don't know how to love. - You hate my earrings, don't you? - No, no. - And you didn't comment... ...on the chopsticks. I love the chopsticks. I personally prefer a fork, but they look very nice. You're not telling me the truth. (..)
    1991 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Truth Season: 3 Episode 2