Commenting
/ˈkɒmɛntɪŋ/
verbBeginnerVery CommonScience
Meaning
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1
To express an opinion or reaction, often in writing or verbally.
/ˈkɒmɛntɪŋ/
verbneutralBeginner
Science
Expressing an opinion or reaction.
He's commenting on the photo.
💡 Simply: Commenting is like adding your thoughts or feelings to something. Like when you tell your friend what you think of their new shoes.
👶 For kids: To say what you think about something.
More Examples
2
She's commenting on the quality of the service.
How It's Used
Social Media
"She was commenting on the latest political news on Facebook."
News Articles
"Readers were commenting on the article's controversial conclusion."
From the verb "comment," ultimately derived from the Latin "commentari" meaning "to discuss, explain."
The word has been used in a similar sense for centuries, reflecting ongoing human discussion and debate.
Memory tip
Think of 'comment' and adding '-ing' to show ongoing action.
Practice
Base: comment
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Usage
60%Spoken
40%Written