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remarks Word Meanings
- to say something as an observation
- a casual comment
- to notice or mention something
remarks Example Sentences
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remarks Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/rɪˈmɑːk/
US
/rɪˈmɑrk/
remarks Word Etymology
re- = again, mark = to make a sign/indication. From Latin 'remarkare' through Old French to Middle English. Imagine someone putting a special mark on a paper again to highlight a point.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
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Hands on the page, I set the pen down and let the moment settle. I move my gaze a notch, adjust what I notice, and turn toward the detail that sticks. The effort is gentle—a small decision to frame something I observed and share it with calm ease. In that moment, a remark emerges, not as a rule, but as a simple comment I choose to offer.
Real Context
Remark is a flexible word used as both a verb and a noun to describe pointing out something you notice or want to comment on. As a verb, it introduces an observation or opinion, often with a neutral or analytical tone: 'She remarked that the project was behind schedule.' As a noun, it refers to a casual comment or a notable statement someone has made: 'His remark surprised everyone.' Remarks can be brief or more extended, and they can appear in everyday speech or in more formal writing such as reports and lectures. The word carries a sense of attention or notice, rather than a strong emotion, so choose tone accordingly.
Usage Reminders
- Remember: remark as verb takes that-clause or on-phrase + object. Distinguish noun vs verb by position and article. Don’t confuse remark with remarkable. Use brief, neutral tones for everyday remarks. For formal writing, back up remarks with data. Practice various prepositions: remark on, remark about (less common).
Common Misconceptions
- Remark = to remind or mark something again; it does not mean to physically re-mark a document.
- Remark is not the same as remember or remind.
- Using remark for long speeches sounds odd; it is usually brief.
- Salary hot take? No—remark is about observation, not opinion in every case.
- Remark is sometimes mistaken for 'remarkable' (an adjective).
Thinking Differences
Remark is a light, observational word in English. Learners often try to replace it with 'comment' in all contexts or assume it always implies strong opinion. Focus on whether you are making a neutral observation (remark) or a pointed critique (comment).
Learning Tips
- Identify when remark is a verb or a noun and choose the right preposition.
- Practice 'remark on' followed by a topic, or 'remark that' with a clause.
- Compare with 'comment' and 'note' to feel subtle tone differences.
- Use short, neutral remarks in everyday conversations.
- Read and listen for colleagues’ remarks in meetings to see variety.
- Rewrite a sentence with 'remark' to vary formality levels.
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