Remark
/rɪˈmɑːrk/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo make a comment or observation.
/rɪˈmɑːrk/
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.
More Examples
The teacher remarked that the students had done a great job.
He remarked how interesting the topic was.
How It's Used
"He remarked that the movie was too long."
"The speaker remarked on the importance of education."
A statement or comment.
/ˈrɪmɑːrk/
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.
More Examples
She listened to his remarks attentively.
The teacher's remarks provided valuable feedback.
How It's Used
"She made a casual remark about the weather."
"His remarks during the presentation were well-received."
Synonyms & Antonyms
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
"to mark"