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Definition & Meaning of "comment"in English

Comment
01

a spoken or written remark that expresses an opinion or reaction

comment definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
animacy status
abstract
Composition
Compound
countable
plural form
comments

What is a "comment"?

A comment is a written message or statement made in response to something, such as a post, photo, or video on social media or a website. It allows individuals to share their thoughts, opinions, or feedback about the content. Comments can be positive, negative, or neutral and often encourage discussion or interaction. On social media platforms, users can leave comments to express their feelings, ask questions, or engage in conversations with others.

Examples
He replied to my comment with a detailed explanation.
02

an explanatory or critical note added to a text, often to clarify or illustrate

Examples
The scholar included a comment in the margin of the manuscript.
03

a remark or report, often critical or malicious, made about the behavior, actions, or characteristics of others

Examples
She made a snide comment about his appearance, which left everyone in the room uncomfortable.
to comment
01

to express one's opinion about something or someone

Intransitive: to comment on sth
to comment definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
action verb
regular
present tense
comment
3rd person singular
comments
present participle
commenting
past simple
commented
past participle
commented
Examples
After reading the article, she decided to comment on the author's perspective and add her own insights.
02

to explain or annotate something

Intransitive
Examples
As I read the novel, I could n't help but comment in the margins, noting my thoughts and reactions.
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