commented
commented — verb
- commentedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- commenteds3rd person singular
- commenteding-ing form
- commentededpast simple
1. to say or write what you think about a particular subject, event, or situation
to say or write what you think about a particular subject, event, or situation
Lien commented on the new company policy during the staff meeting.
comment on + noun
Theo commented that the film's ending felt rushed and unsatisfying.
comment + that-clause
Several readers commented about the confusing instructions on page twelve.
Baraka refused to comment when reporters asked about the proposed merger.
Noa commented briefly on her team's performance after the final match.
文法句型
comment on + noun
comment about + noun
comment + that-clause
用法筆記
The most common sense. Subject is usually a person or group. When used with a that-clause, the comment is being reported indirectly rather than quoted.
常見錯誤
2. to explain what a text, speech, or piece of work means, often in careful detail
to explain what a text, speech, or piece of work means, often in careful detail
Professor Wei commented on the poem's hidden political message for over an hour.
comment on + text (academic register)
The historian commented extensively on the newly discovered letters from 1789.
Jason commented on the biblical passage, explaining its cultural context to the class.
A legal expert was invited to comment on the court's latest ruling.
Salma commented on the ancient text, pointing out symbols others had missed.
文法句型
comment on + text/document/passage
comment upon + noun (formal)
用法筆記
Used primarily in academic, literary, or legal contexts. Distinguish from sense 1 (EXPRESS AN OPINION): here the focus is on explaining meaning, not just giving a personal reaction.
commented — noun
1. a spoken or written remark that shares what you think about a person, event, or
a spoken or written remark that shares what you think about a person, event, or idea
Diego made a thoughtful comment about the book's main character during class.
make a comment about + noun
The politician's comment about rising food prices upset many local families.
Charlotte's comment caught everyone's attention at the quiet dinner table.
Bao left a short comment on the recipe blog to thank the cook.
Gita asked her students not to make rude comments during group presentations.
- remark
often interchangeable; remark is slightly shorter and more casual
- observation
more thoughtful and detached; suggests noticing something rather than judging it
- statement
broader term; can be factual or official, not necessarily expressing opinion
文法句型
make a comment about
a comment on
a comment from
用法筆記
The most common noun sense. Frequently used with verbs like 'make', 'have', 'pass'. Can be positive, negative, or neutral depending on the context.
常見錯誤
2. a note placed alongside a piece of writing to explain, criticise, or clarify a p
a note placed alongside a piece of writing to explain, criticise, or clarify a passage in it
The editor added several comments in the margins of the manuscript.
Sven wrote a detailed comment explaining the odd wording in the contract.
written comment explaining + noun
Each poem in the collection came with the translator's comments at the bottom.
The lawyer's comments on the draft helped the team spot three major errors.
Lien read through the professor's comments on her essay before making changes.
- annotation
more formal and academic; emphasises the act of adding explanatory notes
- note
broader; can be a personal reminder or a short explanation
- gloss
specifically a brief explanation of a difficult word or phrase in a text
文法句型
comment on + text/document
comment in the margin
editor's/translator's comment
用法筆記
Often used in academic editing, publishing, and legal contexts. Appears in the plural more frequently than sense 1.
3. discussion or writing that analyses a particular topic, often expressing a judgm
discussion or writing that analyses a particular topic, often expressing a judgment about society or current events
The newspaper published a detailed comment on the election results this morning.
Baraka's weekly comment on current affairs has a large following online.
comment on + current affairs
The journal invited experts to submit comments on the government's health plan.
Noa enjoyed reading the social and political comment in her favourite magazine.
The panel offered sharp comment on the city's latest housing proposal.
- commentary
closely related; commentary often implies a running series of comments on an event
- analysis
more systematic and structured; may involve data or methodology
- discussion
emphasises the exchange of ideas rather than one person's analysis
文法句型
comment on + topic/subject
social/political comment
用法筆記
Often uncountable when referring to general discussion or analysis. Distinguish from sense 1 (SPOKEN REMARK): sense 3 implies sustained analysis, not a brief opinion.