Comments — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈkä-ˌment/

Meaning & Definition of Comments

Comments (verb)

  1. to make a comment on
  2. to explain or interpret something by comment

Comments (noun)

  1. commentary
  2. a note explaining, illustrating, or criticizing the meaning of a writing
  3. an observation or remark expressing an opinion or attitude

Comments (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a series of explanations or observations on something (as an event)

    "the pundit's comments on the political events of the previous week were astute as usual"

    similar: analysis, commentary, exposition, play-by-play
    related: annotation, explication, descant, note, observation, remark, report, review, write-up

Comments (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make a statement of one's opinion

    "commenting on recent developments in the Middle East"

    similar: allows, editorializes, notes, observes, opines, reflects, remarks, weighs in
    related: commentates, articulates, expresses, says, speaks, states, talks, tells, utters, verbalizes, vocalizes, conjectures, daresays, guesses, speculates, supposes, surmises

Related Entry: Comment (noun)

Comment is a different word from Comments. The synonyms below are for comment, not for comments.

  1. a briefly expressed opinion

    "just ate the food without offering even a single comment"

    similar: note, reflection, remark
    related: analysis, commentary, exposition, aside, obiter dictum, annotation, belief, conviction, eye, feeling, judgment, mind, notion, persuasion, sentiment, verdict, view, advice, input

  2. a series of explanations or observations on something (as an event)

    "the pundit's comments on the political events of the previous week were astute as usual"

    similar: analysis, commentary, exposition, play-by-play
    related: annotation, explication, descant, note, observation, remark, report, review, write-up

Related Entry: Comment (verb)

Comment is a different word from Comments. The synonyms below are for comment, not for comments.

  1. to make a statement of one's opinion

    "commenting on recent developments in the Middle East"

    similar: allow, editorialize, note, observe, opine, reflect, remark, weigh in
    related: commentate, articulate, express, say, speak, state, talk, tell, utter, verbalize, vocalize, conjecture, daresay, guess, speculate, suppose, surmise

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Comments

The most common words with a similar meaning to Comments:

analysis, commentary, exposition, play-by-play, allows, editorializes, notes, observes, opines, reflects, remarks, weighs in

Related Words for Comments

annotation, explication, descant, note, observation, remark, report, review, write-up, commentates, articulates, expresses, says, speaks, states, talks, tells, utters, verbalizes, vocalizes, conjectures, daresays, guesses, speculates, supposes, surmises

Word Forms of Comments

Inflections: commented, commenting

Origin & Etymology of Comments

Middle English, from Late Latin commentum, from Latin, invention, from neuter of commentus, past participle of comminisci to invent, from com- + -minisci (akin to ment-, mens mind) mind

First known use: 15th centuryt

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Comments

Frequently Asked Questions about Comments

What does "Comments" mean?

"Comments" means to make a comment on. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to make a comment on. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Comments"?

Other words for "Comments" include analysis, commentary, exposition, play-by-play, allows, editorializes, notes and observes. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Comments" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Comments"?

There are 38 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Comments". Common alternatives include analysis, commentary, exposition, play-by-play, allows, editorializes, notes, observes, opines and reflects.

How do you use "Comments" in a sentence?

Examples of "Comments" in a sentence: "the pundit's comments on the political events of the previous week were astute as usual"; "commenting on recent developments in the Middle East".

Is "Comments" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Comments" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Comments" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Comments"?

"Comments" is pronounced /ˈkä-ˌment/.

What is the origin of the word "Comments"?

"Comments" comes from Middle English, from Late Latin commentum, from Latin, invention, from neuter of commentus, past participle of comminisci to invent, from com- + -minisci (akin to ment-, mens mind) mind. First known use: 15th centuryt.