Word
remark
Phoneticsre·mark, stress on the second syllable
/ɹiˈmɑɹk/
Definitions
01a comment
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. something that you say or write, especially a short or casual comment.
n. a casual or brief expression of an opinion or observation in speech or writing.
“The teacher made a positive remark about my essay in front of the class.”
“His offhand remark about the company's financial stability caused an unexpected drop in the share price the following morning.”
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'about' or 'on'.
Synonyms
02notice or attention
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. the act of noticing something or giving it attention.
n. the quality of being worthy of notice or the act of observing something closely.
“The beautiful old building is worthy of remark.”
“The sudden shift in the candidate's policy was a matter of considerable remark among the political journalists.”
Usage
Commonly found in the phrase 'worthy of remark'.
03to say or mention
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to say something or give an opinion about something you have noticed.
v. to express an observation or opinion in speech or writing; often introduces a subordinate clause.
“She remarked that the room was much colder than it had been yesterday.”
“The critic remarked that the director's latest film lacked the emotional depth of his earlier masterpieces.”
Usage
Frequently followed by a 'that' clause.
04to notice
C1 · Advanced Formal
v. to see or notice something.
v. to take notice of or perceive something through observation.
“I remarked a small change in his behavior after the meeting.”
“The detective remarked a slight discrepancy in the witness's timeline that others had overlooked during the initial investigation.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “remark” in context.
Verb
01. ignore a remark
“She decided to ignore his rude remark and continued with her presentation.”
verb + noun
02. make a remark
“He made a brief remark about the weather before starting the meeting.”
verb + noun
03. withdraw a remark
“The politician was forced to withdraw his offensive remark after the public outcry.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. casual remark
“A casual remark from a colleague gave her the idea for the new project.”
adj + noun
05. sarcastic remark
“I didn't appreciate his sarcastic remark about my cooking skills.”
adj + noun
06. witty remark
“The speaker kept the audience engaged with a series of witty remarks.”
adj + noun
Preposition
07. in a remark
“In a remark to the press, the CEO hinted at upcoming changes to the company structure.”
prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“Recent remarks by US Vice-President JD Vance about the Antichrist and "the end times" are a "very, very common belief", one of his friends says.” “She would later remark that she had never wanted children because she had already had one - her mother.” Etymology
From Middle French remarquer, from Old French remarquer, from re- (“again”) + marquer (“to mark”); see mark.
From re- + mark.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
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