Comment Definition & Meaning

comment
noun
  1. a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information; "from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account"
  2. a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material; "he wrote an extended comment on the proposal"
  3. a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people; "the divorce caused much gossip"
verb
  1. make or write a comment on; "he commented the paper of his colleague"
  2. explain or interpret something
  3. provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases; "He annotated on what his teacher had written"

"Comment" in song lyrics

See how comment is used in real songs:

  • "She asked if I wanna join, I had no comment"
    A.G. — 20 Cent Girl
  • "Ask me about other people's beef - no comment"
    Blueprint — Who You Talkin' To? (Bonus Track)
  • "I seen up close but I ain't got no comment"
    Domingo f/ Canibus — All Clap

Usage tips for "comment"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "comment" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for comment to find words that pair well.

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