remark — a spoken or written comment or observation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a spoken or written comment or observation
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈmɑːrk/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's remark about my haircut made me rush to the mirror.
- The teacher remarked that my essay was surprisingly well-written.
- His sarcastic remark about Monday mornings made everyone laugh.
remark
NOUN[/rɪˈmɑːrk/]
a spoken or written comment or observation
Teacher making remarks about student's essay
Her remark about the mark echoes through the park.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from 16th-century French 'remarquer', meaning to notice or observe again. It evolved to denote the act of noticing something particularly noteworthy and commenting upon it.
Breakdown
re- (again) + marquer (to mark, to notice), from Latin 'marcare' meaning to mark or brand.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's remark about my haircut made me rush to the mirror.”
“The teacher remarked that my essay was surprisingly well-written.”
“His sarcastic remark about Monday mornings made everyone laugh.”
“She remarked on the beautiful sunset during our evening walk.”
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