remark

CEFRB2

/ɹɪˈmɑɹk/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Something said or written as a comment.

  2. 02

    verb

    To say or write a comment.

Examples

  • There was nothing worthy of remark at the fair.

  • A casual remark can hurt someone.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
2

Also pronounced

  • /ˌɹiˈmɑɹk/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A casual observation, comment, or statement

  2. An expression, in speech or writing, of something remarked or noticed; a mention of something

  3. An act of pointing out or noticing; notice or observation.

More examples

In context

  • Your remark amounts almost to insult.

  • a biting remark

  • make a remark

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle French remarquer, from Old French remarquer, from re- (“again”) + marquer (“to mark”), equivalent to re- (“again”) + mark.