Definition

1. Noun:

   • An explicit notice or observation: A remark is something said or written that expresses a personal opinion, belief, or adds information, often based on something noticed.
   • A casual or brief statement: A remark can also be a short spoken or written comment.

2. Verb:

   • To say or write something as a comment: To make a remark is to express an opinion or observation about something.
   • To take notice of; to observe: To remark something is to notice it and perhaps comment on it.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:

  • He made a witty remark about the weather.
  • Her opening remark set a positive tone for the meeting.
  • The judge's critical remark was reported in the news.

• Verb:

  • She remarked that the room was very cold.
  • Several reviewers remarked on the author's unique style.
  • I couldn't help but remark the similarity between the two paintings.

Advanced Usage

• "to pass a remark (on/about)": to make a comment, often a critical or inappropriate one.

  • He's always passing rude remarks about people's clothes.

• "worthy of remark": deserving to be noticed or commented on.

  • The sudden change in his behavior was worthy of remark.

Variants and Related Words

• Remarkable (adj): worthy of attention; extraordinary.

  • She has made remarkable progress.

• Remarkably (adv): in a way that is worthy of attention; extraordinarily.

  • The car is remarkably quiet.

Synonyms

• Comment (n/v): a verbal or written remark expressing an opinion or reaction.
• Observation (n): the action or process of observing something or someone carefully; a remark based on something observed.
• Note (v): to notice or pay careful attention to.

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Remark on/upon (something): to make a comment or observation about something.
  • Everyone remarked on her excellent presentation skills.

Related Idioms

• A passing remark: a comment made casually without much thought.

  • It was just a passing remark; I didn't mean to offend anyone.

• The remark went unnoticed: the comment was not heard or paid attention to.

  • His sarcastic remark went unnoticed by most of the audience.

Noun

1. explicit notice
   • it passed without remark
2. a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
   • from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account

Verb

1. make or write a comment on
   • he commented the paper of his colleague
2. make mention of
   • She observed that his presentation took up too much time
   • They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing