Word
commentary
Phoneticscom·men·tary
US/ˈkɑmənˌtɛɹi/
UK/kˈɒməntɹˌi/
Definitions
01live broadcast description
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. a spoken description of an event, like a football match, given while it is happening.
n. a real-time spoken account of an event, especially a sporting match, broadcast via radio or television.
日本語:解説※
“I listened to the radio commentary of the game while I was driving home.”
“The veteran broadcaster provided a gripping blow-by-blow commentary of the championship final, capturing every nuance of the players' movements.”
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'on'.
02explanatory notes
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Academic
n. a set of written notes or a book that explains a difficult text or subject.
n. a series of analytical or explanatory notes on a literary, religious, or legal text.
日本語:解説※
“The student bought a modern commentary on the ancient poems to help with her essay.”
“The professor published a comprehensive legal commentary on the new environmental regulations, clarifying several ambiguous clauses for the benefit of practitioners.”
Usage
Commonly takes the preposition 'on'.
Synonyms
03social observation
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. comments that express an opinion about a situation in society.
n. a set of observations or criticisms regarding a social or political situation.
日本語:論説※
“The movie is a sharp commentary on how social media affects our lives.”
“The novelist's latest work serves as a biting social commentary on the widening gap between the urban elite and rural communities.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “commentary” in context.
Verb
01. listen to the commentary
“We listened to the radio commentary while driving to the stadium.”
verb + prep + noun
02. offer a commentary on
“The novelist's latest work offers a biting commentary on modern consumer culture.”
verb + noun + prep
03. provide a commentary
“The documentary features experts who provide a detailed commentary on the historical events.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. incisive commentary
“The journalist is well-known for her incisive commentary on international politics.”
adj + noun
05. running commentary
“My younger brother gave a running commentary of everything happening in the movie.”
adj + noun
06. social commentary
“Street art is often used as a form of powerful social commentary.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. commentary box
“The broadcasters were situated in a small commentary box at the top of the grandstand.”
noun + noun
08. sports commentary
“He decided to pursue a career in sports commentary after retiring from professional football.”
noun + noun
Real-World Examples
“Had they heard his commentary on the early Nazi crackdown on free speech perhaps they would have spotted parallels with their own intolerance.” “Even after critical commentary from his colleagues in recent days, Bragg has maintained it was important to talk about big ideas.” Etymology
From Middle French commentaire, from Latin commentārius, commentārium (“notebook”), compare French commentaire. See comment.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- 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.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL 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: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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