Meaning of comment In English

• 0 something that you say or write that expresses your opinion:

  • I don't want any comments on/about my new haircut, thank you!

  • He made negative comments to the press.

  • I suppose his criticism was fair comment (= a reasonable opinion).

  • She was asked about the pay increase but made no comment (= did not give an opinion).

• 1 to make a comment:

  • My mum always comments on what I'm wearing.

  • [ + that ] He commented that the two essays were rather similar.

  • The official refused to/declined to comment on the matter.

• 2 to express an opinion:

  • The lawyer won’t comment publicly on the case.

• 3 an opinion or remark:

  • [ C ] One of his comments had to do with the state taxes.

  • [ U ] The reporter couldn’t reach any government officials for comment (= to ask for their opinions).