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remark

noun · verb US /rɪˈmɑːrk/

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

  1. 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
  2. explicit notice it passed without remark

verb

  1. 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
  2. make or write a comment on also: comment, notice, point out he commented the paper of his colleague

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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.

  • I took no notice of this remark.

    The Reflections of Ambrosine: A Novel · Elinor Glyn · Chapter 1

  • But Emily only laughed amiably, as at a humorous remark.

    Emily Fox-Seton · Frances Hodgson Burnett · Chapter 1

  • I am more impressed by the remark of this unfortunate woman.

    The Lerouge Case · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1

  • 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

  • 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

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