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Remark: Definition, Usage & Common Mistakes (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：to comment casually (remark)

remark 🔊

/rɪˈmɑːrk/

v. n.

to say something, often casually or as a comment.

Illustration of a casual remark during a friendly conversation in a cafe setting.

to comment casually 🔊

➕

/tuː ˈkɒm.ent ˈkæʒ.u.ə.li/

v. n.

To express a thought or opinion, usually in a brief and informal manner.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

re- (again) + mark (to notice or indicate). Literally 'to mark again, to take notice of'.

💡 Mnemonic

REMARKABLE comments make you re-MARK (mark again) them in your mind.

📖 Example

As we walked through the park, he remarked how fresh the air smelled after the rain. 🔊 He casually mentioned that the air seemed very fresh after the rain as we were walking in the park.

🔗 Collocations

remark on/upon something – to make a comment about a particular thing

remark casually – to say something in an offhand or informal way

as remarked earlier – as was mentioned or commented on before

🔄 Synonyms

comment (v.) – To express an opinion or observation.

observe (v.) – To say something, especially as a comment or reflection.

note (v.) – To mention or remark upon something.

🚫 Antonyms

remain silent (phrase) – To say nothing; to not comment.

🌱 Derivatives

remarkable (adj.) – worthy of attention; extraordinary

📖 Cultural Story

From French 'remarquer' (to notice), via Latin 're-' (again) + 'marcāre' (to mark). Originally meant 'to mark again', evolving to 'take notice of' and then to 'say in comment'. Entered English in the 16th century.

Meaning 2：an observation (remark)

remark 🔊

/rɪˈmɑːrk/

v. n.

something that is said, especially an observation or opinion.

Visual guide showing a remark as a written comment on a social media post.

an observation 🔊

➕

/æn ˌɒb.zəˈveɪ.ʃən/

v. n.

A spoken or written comment or statement expressing a thought or opinion.

📁 Category：Language Evolution 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

My teacher wrote a very encouraging remark on my essay, which boosted my confidence. 🔊 The very supportive comment my teacher wrote on my essay greatly increased my confidence.

🔗 Collocations

make a remark – to say or write a comment

a casual remark – an informal, offhand comment

a witty remark – a clever and humorous comment

🔄 Synonyms

comment (n.) – A verbal or written remark expressing an opinion or reaction.

observation (n.) – A comment or statement based on something one has seen, heard, or noticed.

statement (n.) – A definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing.

🚫 Antonyms

silence (n.) – Complete absence of sound or speech.

🌱 Derivatives

remarks (n.) – things said or written as comments; plural form of remark