comment

1 of 2

noun

com·​ment ˈkä-ˌment How to pronounce comment (audio)
1
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

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
The nonprofit found that women in the department faced harassment, degrading comments, limited promotional opportunities and poor representation in leadership. Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 13 Mar. 2024 O’Keefe did not respond to CNN’s request for comment. Caolán Magee, CNN, 12 Mar. 2024 Repay did not return messages for comment about a potential deal. Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2024 Recent comments by both Trump and Biden reveal that America’s nuclear rhetoric is woefully inadequate for a new era of great-power competition. Kyle Balzer, National Review, 12 Mar. 2024 When reached for comment, a representative for Tate tells Rolling Stone that a Romanian court approved the request for extradition but postponed it until after the Romanian trial is over. Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2024 The California State Sheriff’s Assn. did not respond to requests for comment on the bill. Brian Howey, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2024 Billboard has reached out to Kim Kardashian’s rep and the school for comment. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 29 Feb. 2024 Kansas Natural Remedies’ Chief Operating Officer Sam Jones and the company’s lobbyist Michael O’Donnell, a former Republican state senator who was indicted on federal fraud charges related to his political campaigns but acquitted in 2019, did not respond to The Star’s request for comment. Katie Bernard, Kansas City Star, 29 Feb. 2024
Verb
Tesla and Ford didn't immediately respond to requests for comment, while AIG declined to comment. Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2024 Neon declined to comment regarding the social media activity. Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 Mar. 2024 Sephora, which is owned by French luxury group LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, declined to comment for this story. Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 12 Mar. 2024 Their younger brother, Samuel Aitken, also commented on Kitty's post with a single red heart emoji. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage? Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024 Hector Sotelo, co-owner of Non-Stop Security Services, the contractor, declined to comment. Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2024 Prior to this, when THR arrived, a source commented on how smooth the day had been up into that point. Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2024 Followers of the Animal Haven Facebook page commented on Stewart’s connection to his pup. Cathy Free, Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2024 Following Normani’s album announcement, fans went into a frenzy after every fellow member of the group commented on Normani’s announcement post. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2024

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of comment was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Comment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comment. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

comment

1 of 2 noun
com·​ment ˈkäm-ˌent How to pronounce comment (audio)
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

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