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Meaning of comment in English
Pronunciation
/ˈkɑmɛnt/
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Verb
comment
Definitions
1.
make or write a comment on
Examples
« he commented the paper of his colleague »
2.
explain or interpret something
3.
provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases
Examples
« He annotated on what his teacher had written »
Noun
comment
Etymology
late Middle English (in the senses ‘expository treatise’ and ‘explanatory note’): from Latin commentum‘contrivance’ (in late Latin also ‘interpretation’), neuter past participle of comminisci‘devise’
Definitions
1.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief
Examples
« from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account »
2.
a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material
Examples
« he wrote an extended comment on the proposal »
3.
a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people
Examples
« the divorce caused much gossip »