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Comment: Definition, Usage & Common Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：express an opinion (comment)
comment
/ˈkɒm.ent/
n./v.
to say something to share your view or reaction about something.
express an opinion
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/ɪkˈsprɛs ən əˈpɪnjən/
n./v.
To verbally or in writing provide one's thoughts or feedback on something.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'commentum', meaning 'thought', from 'com-' (together) + 'mens' (mind).
💡 Mnemonic
COMMent: COMMunicate your MENTal thoughts.
📖 Example
She always takes a moment to comment on the beautiful sunset photos her friends post online.
She regularly spends time giving her thoughts on the lovely sunset pictures shared by her friends on social media.
🔗 Collocations
comment on – to give an opinion about something
comment briefly – to provide a short opinion
comment publicly – to share views in an open manner
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
remain silent (v. phrase) – to not comment or speak
withhold comment (v. phrase) – to choose not to express an opinion
🌱 Derivatives
commentary (n.) – a series of comments or explanations
commentator (n.) – a person who provides comments or analysis
📖 Cultural Story
Originates from Latin 'commentari', 'to think over'. Now prevalent in digital communication, especially on social media platforms for sharing views.
Meaning 2：a remark or opinion (comment)
comment
/ˈkɒm.ent/
n./v.
a statement that expresses your opinion or reaction; what you say when you comment.
a remark or opinion
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/ə rɪˈmɑːrk ɔːr əˈpɪnjən/
n./v.
A written or spoken statement that expresses one's thoughts or reactions.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The most helpful comment on my video tutorial suggested a much simpler way to solve the problem.
The most useful remark under my instructional video proposed an easier method to address the issue.
🔗 Collocations
helpful comment – a remark that provides useful information or advice
negative comment – a critical or disapproving remark
online comment – a remark posted on the internet
🔄 Synonyms
remark (n.) – a spoken or written comment or observation
observation (n.) – a comment based on something noticed
feedback (n.) – comments or information about reactions to something
🚫 Antonyms
silence (n.) – the absence of comment or speech
🌱 Derivatives
commentary (n.) – a series of comments or explanations
commentator (n.) – a person who provides comments or analysis
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