Cool MateQuotes vs Remark
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Quotes
Top 1,000 (very common)
Remark
Top 2,000 (common)B2noun
Most common: Quotes
| Quotes | Remark | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //kwəʊts//🇺🇸 //koʊts// | 🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈmɑːk/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈmɑːrk/"]/ |
| Meaning | Short sentences or phrases that someone has said | A comment or statement about something. |
| Example | The teacher shared several inspiring quotes with the class. | Her remark about the weather made everyone laugh. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | - | B2 |
| Part of speech | noun | |
| Collocations | famous quotes, inspirational quotes, quote of the day, direct quote, paraphrase a quote | brief, passing, occasional, deliver, give, make, apply to somebody/something, be directed at/to somebody, suggest something, in a/the remark, remark about, remark concerning |
| Antonyms | silence, disparage | silence, reticence |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'quotes' as a noun and 'quote' as a verb., Using quotes without proper attribution., Misquoting someone by altering their words. | Confused with 'remarkable', thinking they are interchangeable., Omitting the preposition when saying what the remark is about., Using 'remark' as a noun when it should be a verb. |
| Usage notes | Typically used in writing and speech to refer to someone's exact words. Suitable for formal and informal contexts. | Used to describe comments made in formal or informal contexts. In formal settings, it's appropriate to use 'remark' to comment on speeches or articles. In informal contexts, it's less common. |
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Frequently asked questions: Quotes vs Remark
What's the difference between Quotes and Remark?
Quotes: Short sentences or phrases that someone has said Remark: A comment or statement about something.
Which is more common: Quotes and Remark?
Quotes is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Quotes: The teacher shared several inspiring quotes with the class. Remark: Her remark about the weather made everyone laugh.
Can I use Quotes and Remark interchangeably?
Not always. Quotes and Remark are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.