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

There is plenty of skepticism about comments like that. —David Koenig, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024

Webb did not respond to The Arizona Republic for comment. —Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 17 Apr. 2024

The Hollywood Reporter has reached out to Disney for comment. —Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Apr. 2024

Google did not immediately respond to a request for comment. —Caroline Haskins, WIRED, 17 Apr. 2024

The Israeli military did not immediately respond to a request for comment. —Rachel pannett, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024

On Tuesday, fans took to the comments section on her latest post to share their well wishes and relief over her apparent recovery. —Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024

The court concluded that Farrakhan couldn’t link the ADL’s comments about antisemitism to any actual damage. —Jack Greiner, The Enquirer, 17 Apr. 2024

Related article Elon Musk’s X names new head of safety, nine months after former safety leader’s exit A representative for X did not respond to a request for comment on Musk’s move to restore the blue checkmarks. —Oliver Darcy, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024

Verb

His attorney, Mike Flory, declined to comment on his client's behalf on Wednesday. —James Powel, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024

Those documents don't provide event details, and Potawatomi representatives declined to comment. —Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2024

Maritza Hurtado, a leader of the recall campaign and former mayor, declined to comment on the results. —Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024

Attorneys representing the victims declined to comment on the reported settlement, as did the FBI and Justice Department. —Pierre Thomas, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2024

The Justice Department, FBI, and attorneys for some of the victims declined to comment. —Robert Legare, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2024

Greg Varallo, a lawyer who represented shareholders in the Delaware case, declined to comment Wednesday on steps his team might take. —Jack Ewing, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2024

While speaking with Kotb, 59, and Bush Hager, 42, Sedgwick also commented on the viral TikTok she and Bacon made in March showing them each wearing matching a white tank top and blue jeans. —Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024

Protection America and Orange County declined to comment. —Calmatters, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 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