remark
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,582 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 11,497 times across 175,160 chapters — 0.005% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information also: comment, input from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his accountwe would appreciate input from our users on how we can improve our software
- explicit notice it passed without remark
verb
- make mention of also: note, observe, mention She observed that his presentation took up too much timeThey noted that it was a fine day to go sailing
- make or write a comment on also: comment, notice, point out he commented the paper of his colleague
remark in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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I took no notice of this remark.
The Reflections of Ambrosine: A Novel · Elinor Glyn · Chapter 1
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But Emily only laughed amiably, as at a humorous remark.
Emily Fox-Seton · Frances Hodgson Burnett · Chapter 1
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I am more impressed by the remark of this unfortunate woman.
The Lerouge Case · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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But they brought up with a round turn, though a little dishevelled-looking, to hear Mr. Maynard's reply to Kitty's remark.
Marjorie's Maytime · Carolyn Wells · Chapter 1
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The gravity of the hearers might have been discomposed by this remark, but for the stern looks of the king.
Windsor Castle · William Harrison Ainsworth · Chapter 1