remark

Meanings

• noun, verb

  an expression of opinion or feeling about something or someone

  - "The teacher's remark about John's behavior was surprising."
  - "I'd like to make a remark about the menu before we order."
  - "He made a sarcastic remark about the situation."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹɪˈmɑɹk/
   
   
   
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2. /ˌɹiːˈmɑːk/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with remark
ark , dark , hark , lark , marque , park , spark

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. remark (English) : a mark or sign
   

2. remark (English) : to note or observe
   

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Variants

List of all variants of remark that leads to same result
remark , remarks , remarque , remarked , remarking

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Forms

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remarked, remarks, remarkably, remarkable

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Etymology

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Old French remarque, from re- 'again' + marque 'mark'

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Trivia

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1. The longest remark ever recorded was by British politician Winston Churchill, who spoke for over five hours in the House of Commons in 1947.

2. The word 'remark' comes from the Old French word 'remarque', which means 'mark again' or 'mark anew'.

3. In some cultures, it is considered impolite to make a remark about someone's appearance or age.

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Related Concepts

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1. comment: A remark is a type of comment, but a comment can also refer to written feedback or responses online.

2. opinion: A remark expresses an opinion, but an opinion can also refer to a belief or judgment that is not based on fact.

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Culture

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Remarks have been used extensively in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression to convey opinions, feelings, and observations. In literature, authors often use remarks to add depth to characters and advance plotlines. In art, remarks can be found in the form of captions or inscriptions. In music, lyrics often contain remarks or comments about the world or the artist's experiences.

How to Memorize "remark"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a teacher writing a comment in the margin of a student's paper. Visualize the words 'remark' and 'teacher'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'remark' with the image of a comment or feedback. Think of a teacher or professor making a remark about your work.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'remark' with the phrase 'Remember Comments Are Key'.

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