noun / verb
comment
KAH-ment/ˈkɑːment/
A spoken or written remark, or the act of making one.
The gallery visitor makes a comment about the painting while a friend listens.
Etymology
The remembering root, with com- perhaps adding emphasis, formed a verb meaning “contrive, devise.” Its noun meant “something invented,” then an interpretation or annotation—the bridge to a remark expressing an opinion.
In context
i made the comment about how hard it is uh in the last couple of years to be chairman of the board
More examples
- The teacher writes encouraging comments in the margin.
- Neighbors often comment on how quickly our garden grows.
- The mayor declines to comment on the budget.
Forms
comment · comments · commented · commenting
commentary noun — Remarks that explain or express opinions.
Similar words
- remark
- Remark usually refers to a single brief spoken statement.
- observation
- Observation often emphasizes something noticed rather than an opinion.