remarks
noun · verb
Form of remark , plural of remark.
Simple meaning
Things someone says or writes to give an opinion or comment.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
rihmahrksSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ɹɪˈmɑɹks
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
plural of remark
A casual observation, comment, or statement
plural of remark
An expression, in speech or writing, of something remarked or noticed; a mention of something
plural of remark
An act of pointing out or noticing; notice or observation.
plural of remark
A mark that replaces another mark.
verb
third-person singular of remark
Make mention of
third-person singular of remark
Make or write a comment on
third-person singular of remark
To pay heed to; notice; to take notice of, to perceive.
third-person singular of remarkintransitivewith preposition on
To make a remark or remarks on, to comment on (something).
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This meaning: A casual observation, comment, or statement
Used this way, remarks is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Word family
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To a remarkable degree or extent.
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