# remark

/ɹiˈmɑɹk/ (US)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/remark
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. a comment

noun · CEFR B2

something that you say or write, especially a short or casual comment.

For teachers: 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'.

### 2. notice or attention

noun · CEFR C1 · Formal

the act of noticing something or giving it attention.

For teachers: 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'.

### 3. to say or mention

verb · CEFR B2

to say something or give an opinion about something you have noticed.

For teachers: 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.

### 4. to notice

verb · CEFR C1 · Formal

to see or notice something.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- She made a polite remark about my new haircut.
- The manager's casual remark about the upcoming deadline caused a lot of stress among the team members.
- While the speaker intended his opening remark to be humorous, the audience perceived it as a slight against their local traditions, leading to a cold reception for the rest of the lecture.

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