comment

Comment is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

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Noun

Singular comment

Plural comments

1. (countable) A comment is a short statement about something; usually it is an opinion.

   I'm afraid I can't make any comment on the case right now.

   Her comments were misunderstood.

Synonyms

• remark

Verb

Plain form comment

Third-person singular comments

Past tense commented

Past participle commented

Present participle commenting

1. (transitive & intransitive) If you comment on or about something, you say something about it.

   Commenting on the changes in Peru, the president said he would be watching the situation.

   He commented that it was good news.

Synonyms

• remark