comment

"Comment" is a very common English word with a handful of useful meanings. It works as both a noun and a verb, and you will encounter it constantly — in conversations, writing, social media, and even programming. Here are the most important senses.

1nouna spoken or written remark

A comment is something you say or write to share your opinion, reaction, or observation about something. Think of it as a short thought you express out loud or on paper.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

She made a kind comment about my presentation.

The teacher wrote several comments on my essay.

His comment about the weather started a long conversation.

2verbto make a remark

When you comment on something, you share your thoughts or opinions about it. You are not just observing — you are saying something about what you see, read, or hear.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

Everyone commented on how beautiful the garden looked.

The manager commented that the team had done excellent work.

Please feel free to comment on anything you find unclear.

3nouna reply or reaction online

On social media, videos, or websites, a comment is a message that someone posts in response to a post, photo, or video. You have probably seen a 'comments section' below online articles or YouTube videos.

social media / internet · Modern, widely used

She received hundreds of comments on her Instagram photo.

I left a comment on his blog post saying I found it very helpful.

The video went viral and the comments were full of funny reactions.

4nouna note in computer code

In programming, a comment is a line of text that the computer ignores when running the code. Programmers write comments to explain what the code does, so other people (or their future selves!) can understand it.

programming / technology · Modern, widely used

He added a comment in the code to explain what that function does.

Always write clear comments so your teammates can follow your logic.

The comment started with a '#' symbol in Python.

5verbfigurativeto express criticism or judgment (figurative)

Sometimes 'comment' is used in a slightly more formal or indirect way to mean making a judgment or critical observation about something — often about society, behaviour, or ideas.

literature / arts / journalism · Modern, widely used · figurative

The novel comments on the inequality between rich and poor.

His artwork comments on the dangers of social media.

The film comments on how people treat the environment.