Definitions
01a remark
A2 · Elementary Countable noun
n. something you say or write to express an opinion or explain something.
n. a spoken or written remark that expresses an opinion, reaction, or explanation.
Español:comentario
“The teacher wrote a helpful comment at the bottom of my essay.”
“The minister declined to make a public comment regarding the ongoing investigation until all the facts were verified.”
Usage
Often takes the prepositions 'on' or 'about'.
Pitfall
He made a comment about that I was late.
He made a comment about me being late.
The noun 'comment' is usually followed by 'on' or 'about' plus a noun phrase, not a 'that' clause.
Synonyms
02programming note
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Computing Technical
n. a note in computer code that explains what the code does but is ignored by the computer.
n. a remark embedded in source code intended for human readers and ignored by the compiler or interpreter.
“I added a comment to the code so my teammate would understand why I changed the function.”
“The developer was criticised for failing to include comments in the legacy code, making maintenance nearly impossible for the new team.”
Synonyms
03to give an opinion
B1 · Intermediate
v. to say or write something to give your opinion about a situation.
v. to express an opinion or reaction in speech or writing.
Español:comentar
“The celebrity refused to comment on the rumors about her private life.”
“Economists have commented extensively on the potential impact of the new trade agreement on local manufacturing.”
Usage
Intransitive use usually requires the preposition 'on'.
Teaching tip
Learners often forget the 'on' after the verb; remind them it is 'comment on something' rather than 'comment something'.
04to add notes to code
B2 · Upper Intermediate Computing Technical
v. to add explanatory notes to computer code or to turn code into a note so it does not run.
v. to insert explanatory remarks into source code or to disable code by converting it into a comment.
“You should comment your code as you write it to help others read it later.”
“The engineer decided to comment out the experimental block of code rather than deleting it entirely.”
Usage
Often used in the phrasal verb 'comment out'.
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “comment” in context.
Etymology
From Middle English coment, comment, from Old French coment (“commentary”), from Late Latin commentum (“comment, interpretation”), from Classical Latin commentum (“invention, fabrication”).
From Middle English commenten, comenten, from Latin commentārī (“to consider thoroughly, think over, discuss, write upon”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
Related words
Idioms
01. no comment
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- A2 · ElementaryOxford
- Updated
- アルファベット
- 読み方の一覧 →
QR code
englishreference.com/q/comment
「カタカナ語」 data: JMdict (EDRDG), CC BY-SA 4.0
Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0