comment
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
comments
plural
comments
Britannica Dictionary definition of COMMENT
1
a
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a spoken or written statement that expresses an opinion about someone or something
[count]
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The most frequent comment was that the service was slow.
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I find your comments offensive.
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I'd like to begin with a few general comments.
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We have no further comments. [=we have nothing more to say]
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Comments or suggestions can be sent to our main Web address.
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She heard him making rude comments [=remarks] about the neighbors.
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We haven't gotten any comments on/about the new design.
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I'd appreciate your comments on this issue.
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We've received positive comments from many of our readers.
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She couldn't be reached for comment.
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We let the remark pass without comment. [=we did not respond to the remark]
◊ The phrase no comment is used to tell someone (such as a reporter) that you do not wish to answer a question.
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“Did you know the defendant well?” “No comment.”
b
[count]
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a written note that explains or discusses the meaning of something (such as a piece of writing)
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The new edition includes the translator's comments.
2
[noncount]
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spoken or written discussion about something (such as an event in the news)
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The radio program offers news and comment.
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The trial drew widespread comment.
3
[count]
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something that shows or makes a statement about the true state or condition of something
— usually singular
— + on
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Their case is a sad comment [=commentary] on the current state of the justice system.
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She sees the film as a comment on modern values.
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comment
/ˈkɑːˌmɛnt/
verb
comments;
commented;
commenting
2
comment
/ˈkɑːˌmɛnt/
verb
comments;
commented;
commenting
Britannica Dictionary definition of COMMENT
:
to make a statement about someone or something
:
to make a comment
— usually + on
[no object]
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When asked about his involvement in the scandal, he refused/declined to comment.
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Several people have commented on my new dress.
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He declined to comment on the matter.
[+ object]
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She commented that the service seemed slow.
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“The service seems slow today,” she commented. [=remarked]
