Comment Made Helpful Post I Noun ˈkɒment ˈkɑːment

• she made helpful comments on my work.
• thoughtful/interesting/insightful comments
• snide/critical/derogatory comments
• have you any comment to make about the cause of the disaster?

comment

1. something that you say or write that gives an opinion on or explains somebody/something
• She made helpful comments on my work.
• thoughtful/interesting/insightful comments
• snide/critical/derogatory comments
• Have you any comment to make about the cause of the disaster?
• He handed me the document without comment.
• The director was not available for comment.
• You have to register to post a comment.
• Please leave a comment on our website.
• Keep up to date with all the latest news and comment.
• You can post a question in the comments section below.
• What she said was fair comment (= a reasonable critcism).

Extra Examples

• Editorial comment in the press tended to support the government in this matter.
• Feel free to post your comments if you have any.
• He made a few casual comments to her about her hair and now she's chopped it all off!
• Her novels were a vehicle for shrewd social comment.
• Highly critical comments have been made about the conduct of some ministers.
• I would prefer not to pass comment before I have more information on the case.
• If you have any comments, please send them to the above address.
• KPJ officials declined comment.
• She accepted his diagnosis without comment.
• She directed all her comments at Steve.
• She made a cryptic comment about how the film mirrored her life.
• The minister was unavailable for comment last night.
• The school has invited comments from parents about the new curriculum.
• The spokesman was not available for comment last night.
• This idea deserves more than passing comment.
• Viewers are encouraged to phone in questions and comments.
• We have received many helpful comments from fellow-sufferers.
• We welcome comments from readers.
• a general comment on the weather
2. criticism that shows the faults of something
• The results are a clear comment on government education policy.
• There was a lot of comment about his behaviour.

Extra Examples

• a book with critical comment on the various strands of feminism
• The article attracted much adverse comment.
• His visits were the source of much comment.
• The attack is a sad comment on the public's understanding of mental illness.
3. I have nothing to say about that
• ‘Will you resign, sir?’ ‘No comment!’
• When asked about the allegations, the chairman replied ‘no comment’.

Word Origin

• late Middle English (in the sense ‘explanatory piece of writing’): from Latin commentum ‘contrivance’ (in late Latin also ‘interpretation’), neuter past participle of comminisci ‘devise’.