Comment
/ˈkɒmɛnt/
Definitions
2 meaningsA written or spoken expression of an opinion or reaction.
/ˈkɒmɛnt/
An expression of opinion or reaction.
He left a rude comment on my Instagram post.
💡 Simply: A comment is like a little note you leave, sharing your thoughts about something. Like when you leave a message on someone's Facebook post – that's a comment!
👶 For kids: It's like saying what you think about something.
More Examples
The teacher asked students for comments on the assignment.
How It's Used
"She posted a photo with a witty comment."
"The article generated many critical comments."
To express an opinion or reaction, usually in speech or writing.
/kəˈmɛnt/
To express an opinion or reaction.
He commented that the food was delicious.
💡 Simply: To comment is to say what you think. It's like adding your two cents! For example: 'I commented on her beautiful dress.'
👶 For kids: To say what you think about something.
More Examples
She commented on the article's bias.
How It's Used
"She commented on the latest sales figures."
"The professor commented on the student's essay."
Idioms & expressions
No comment.
A refusal to answer a question or make a statement.
"When asked about the scandal, the politician said, 'No comment.'"
From Latin *commentārius, meaning 'memorandum', from *com- 'together' + *mentārius 'pertaining to mind or memory'.
The word 'comment' has been used in similar ways for centuries, although its prevalence in online communication is a more recent development.
Memory tip
Think 'com' (together) and 'ment' (mind) - sharing thoughts together.
Word Origin
"To put together thoughts; memorandum"