Remark

/rɪˈmɑːrk/

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Definitions

2 meanings
1

To make a comment or observation.

/rɪˈmɑːrk/

verbneutralBeginner
Communication

To say something as a comment or observation.

She remarked on the beautiful sunset.

💡 Simply: Imagine you're watching a funny video with your friend. When the video's over, you *remark* on how silly it was. You share your thoughts!

👶 For kids: To say something about something you see or hear.

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2

The teacher remarked that the students had done a great job.

3

He remarked how interesting the topic was.

How It's Used

General Conversation

"He remarked that the movie was too long."

Formal Settings

"The speaker remarked on the importance of education."

2

A statement or comment.

/ˈrɪmɑːrk/

nounneutralBeginner
Communication

A comment or observation.

His casual remarks made everyone laugh.

💡 Simply: Picture you and a friend are looking at a funny picture. Your comment about how silly the people in the picture look is a *remark*.

👶 For kids: Something you say about something.

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2

She listened to his remarks attentively.

3

The teacher's remarks provided valuable feedback.

How It's Used

Everyday conversations

"She made a casual remark about the weather."

Academic or formal settings

"His remarks during the presentation were well-received."

Tip:Think of leaving your mark - a *remark* is like leaving a verbal impression.

Idioms & expressions

make a remark

To say something; to make a comment or observation.

"He made a rather sarcastic remark about her singing."

From Middle English *remarken*, from Old French *remarquer* ('to notice, mark again'), from *re-* (again) + *marquer* ('to mark'), from Frankish *markōn* ('to mark').

The word 'remark' has been used in written English since the 14th century, primarily to denote an observation or comment.

Memory tip

Think of 're-mark' - to add another mark of your opinion.

Word Origin

LanguageOld French
Original meaning

"to mark"

make a remarkcasual remarkbrief remarkoffensive remark

Common misspellings

remarkeremerkremarck

Usage

60%Spoken
40%Written