Comment (Noun)
Meaning 1
A written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material; "he wrote an extended comment on the proposal".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The editor added a comment to the manuscript suggesting changes to the author's argument.
- Her comment on the poem was insightful and helped the students understand its meaning.
- The professor's comment on the student's essay was constructive and encouraged her to revise it.
- The footnote contained a comment on the historical context of the event described in the text.
- The author's comment on the significance of the data was included in the appendix of the report.
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Meaning 2
A statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information; "from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account"; "we would appreciate input from our users on how we can improve our software".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The journalist's comment on the current state of politics sparked a heated debate.
- The professor encouraged her students to add their own comment to the class discussion.
- Her comment about the new restaurant was so positive that it convinced me to try it.
- The teacher wrote a comment on the student's essay, suggesting ways to improve it.
- The celebrity's comment on social media was misinterpreted by many of her fans.
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- Courtesy
- Conversation Stopper
- Obiter Dictum
- Mention
- Wisecrack
- Jibe
- Observation
- Gibe
- Reflexion
- Dig
- Slam
- Barb
- Ad-lib
- Platitude
- Gambit
- Shot
- Bromide
- Quip
- Commonplace
- Banality
- Rib
- Sally
- Zinger
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Meaning 3
A report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people; "the divorce caused much gossip".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.