comment

1 of 2

noun

com·​ment ˈkä-ˌment 

1

: commentary

2

: a note explaining, illustrating, or criticizing the meaning of a writing

Comments on the passage were printed in the margin.

3

a

: an observation or remark expressing an opinion or attitude

critical comments

constructive comments

b

: a judgment expressed indirectly

sees the film as a comment on modern values

comment

2 of 2

verb

commented; commenting; comments

transitive verb

: to make a comment on

intransitive verb

: to explain or interpret something by comment

commenting on recent developments

commented on the poem's symbolism

Synonyms

Noun

• note
• reflection
• remark

Verb

• allow
• editorialize
• note
• observe
• opine
• reflect
• remark
• weigh in

Examples of comment in a Sentence

Noun

The most frequent comment was that the service was slow.

I find your comments offensive.

I'd like to begin with a few general comments.

Comments or suggestions can be sent to our main Web address.

We haven't gotten any comments on the new design.

I'd appreciate your comments on this issue.

We've received positive comments from many of our readers.

She couldn't be reached for comment.

The new edition includes the translator's comments.

The radio program offers news and comment.

Verb

When asked about his involvement in the scandal, he refused to comment.

She commented that the service seemed slow.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Newsweek has contacted the foreign affairs ministries of Iran and Russia for comment. —Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024

Vote in our polls below, then tell us all of your Shrinking finale thoughts in the comments! —Nick Caruso, TVLine, 24 Dec. 2024

Verb

Following the game, Fashanu was seen on crutches, and his camp initially declined to comment on the injury. —Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024

Nissan declined to comment on this story beyond its statement out on Monday. —Jenni Reid, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun and Verb

Middle English, from Late Latin commentum, from Latin, invention, from neuter of commentus, past participle of comminisci to invent, from com- + -minisci (akin to ment-, mens mind) — more at mind

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Kids Definition

comment

1 of 2 noun

com·​ment ˈkäm-ˌent 

1

: an expression of opinion or attitude in speech or writing

2

: a remark that explains or criticizes

comment

2 of 2 verb

: to make a comment : remark

Legal Definition

comment

noun

com·​ment

1

often capitalized

a

: an essay analyzing, criticizing, or explaining a subject

a comment published in the Yale Law Review

b

: an explanatory remark appended to a section of text (as of enacted code)

2

: an expression of an opinion or attitude about something: as

a

: a remark to a jury by a judge or prosecutor about evidence

Note: A prosecutor may not remark to the jury that a defendant's failure to testify implies guilt, and a judge may not remark to the jury his or her opinion about what the evidence does or does not prove.

b

: a written expression of opinion or information solicited by an agency about a subject of its rulemaking see also informal rulemaking