Meaning & use

remark

noun·Everyday

A short comment or statement expressing an opinion, observation, or reaction.

See it in a sentence

Her offhand remark about his cooking left him a little offended.

The teacher made a positive remark on every student's report card.

A note on using this word

Remark also works as a verb meaning to say something in passing, as in 'she remarked that the weather had changed.'

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Another way to use it

2. verb

To say something as a comment or observation, often casually.

He remarked that the traffic seemed lighter than usual that morning.

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