remark
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /rɪˈmɑrk/
KK: /rɪˈmɑrk/
intransitive verb
Definition
To make a comment or observation about something.
Example
She remarked on the beauty of the sunset.
Tense Forms
Past: remarked
Past Participle: remarked
Conversation
I heard you remark about the new cafe in town.
Yeah, it has amazing coffee and a cozy atmosphere.
I should definitely check it out; what did you remark about the pastries there?
They were delicious! You won't be disappointed.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
comment
observe
note
Antonyms
ignore
overlook
dismiss
noun
Definition
A short statement or comment that expresses an opinion or observation.
Example
She made a remark about the weather during the meeting.
Conversation
Did you hear her remark about the new cafe?
Yeah, I thought it was a nice place too!
I wonder if she'll make more comments like that.
transitive verb
Definition
To say something in a casual or brief way, often as a comment or observation.
Example
She made a remark about the weather during the meeting.
Tense Forms
Past: remarked
Past Participle: remarked
Conversation
Did you hear what Sarah remarked about the new cafe?
No, what did she say?
She remarked that it has the best coffee in town.
Root Explanation
Remark → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "marcare" (meaning to mark). The word "remark" means to mark again or to make a note of something, often in the context of commenting on it.
Memory Tip
Think of 'marking again' when you want to comment on something — that's what remark means.
Visually Confused Words
reimpark
reimbark
foremark
repark
empark
embark
demark
rear