English dictionary
comment
/'k/A/m/E/nt/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
ExamplesFrom time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material
ExamplesHe wrote an extended comment on the proposal.
Synonyms commentarySource: WordNet 3.0
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a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A remark, observation, or criticism; gossip; discourse; talk.
Source: webster1913
verb
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make or write a comment on
ExamplesHe commented the paper of his colleague.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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explain or interpret something
Source: WordNet 3.0
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provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To make remarks, observations, or criticism; especially, to write notes on the works of an author, with a view to illustrate his meaning, or to explain particular passages; to write annotations; -- often followed by <i>on</i> or <i>upon</i>.
Source: webster1913
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To comment on.
Source: webster1913