Cool MateComment
UK /["/ˈkɒment/"]/US /["/ˈkɑːment/"]/
Definition
something that you say or write that gives an opinion on or explains somebody/something
In simple words: A statement about something, often to give an opinion.
Examples
- Please leave a comment about your experience.
- The teacher made a positive comment on my essay.
- I received many comments on my social media post.
- His comment surprised everyone in the meeting.
- Can you comment on the new policy changes?
Usage notes
Used often in discussions or written feedback. Avoid in formal reports where detailed analysis is needed; suitable for casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
comment + on + object
Memory hint
Remember 'comment' like 'common talk' about something.
Collocations
- brief
- fair
- favourable/favorable
- have
- make
- pass
- without comment
- comment about
- comment on
- be available for comment
- be unavailable for comment
- no comment
Synonyms
- remark
- statement
- observation
- feedback
- note
Antonyms
- silence
- reticence
Common mistakes
- Using 'comment' without an object, e.g. 'I will comment' instead of 'I will comment on it.'
- Confusing 'comment' with 'complement' that refers to something that completes.
- Using 'commentary' when a short remark is meant.