remark Meaning & Definition
What Does Remark Mean?
Remark is used as a noun meaning An act of pointing out or noticing; notice or observation. It is also used to mean An expression, in speech or writing, of something remarked or noticed; a mention of something. As a verb, it means To pay heed to; notice; to take notice of, to perceive. As a verb, it means Alternative spelling of re-mark.
Remark: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɹɪˈmɑɹk/ |
| Synonyms | observe, note and observation |
| Plural | remarks |
| Verb forms | remarks, remarking, remarked |
Remark Definition (Noun)
- An act of pointing out or noticing; notice or observation.
- An expression, in speech or writing, of something remarked or noticed; a mention of something
make a remark
- A casual observation, comment, or statement
- Alternative form of remarque.
Remark as a Verb
- To pay heed to; notice; to take notice of, to perceive.
I remarked a certain twang in his southern pronunciation.
- To pass comment on (something); to indicate, point out.
- To mark (someone or something) out; to distinguish, to make notable.
- To express in words or writing; to state, as an observation.
He remarked that it was getting late.
- To make a remark or remarks on, to comment on (something).
Noun
- Alternative spelling of re-mark.
Verb
- Alternative spelling of re-mark.
Verb
- To make a remark or remarks; to comment.
- To express in words or writing; to state; to make a comment
He remarked that it was getting late.
- To pay heed to; notice; to take notice of
- To mark in a notable manner; to distinguish clearly; to make noticeable or conspicuous; to point out.
Noun
- (engraving) A small design etched on the margin of a plate and supposed to be removed after the earliest proofs have been taken.
- (engraving) Any feature distinguishing a particular stage of the plate.
- (engraving) A print or proof distinguished by such a mark.
Noun
- A mark that replaces another mark.
Verb
- To mark again.
Synonyms of Remark
Remark synonyms and antonyms →Remark in a Sentence
make a remark
pass a vacuous remark
a biting remark
a funny remark
a spoken remark
I remarked a certain twang in his southern pronunciation.
He remarked that it was getting late.
Word Forms & Grammar
remark (countable and uncountable, plural remarks)
remark (third-person singular simple present remarks, present participle remarking, simple past and past participle remarked)
remark (plural remarks)
Words That Rhyme With Remark
Origin of Remark
Origin 1: From Middle French remarquer, from Old French remarquer, from re- (“again”) + marquer (“to mark”), equivalent to re- (“again”) + mark.
Origin 2: From re- + mark.
Frequently Asked Questions About Remark
Is remark a noun or a verb?
Remark is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for remark?
Words with a similar meaning to remark include observe, note and observation. See the full list of remark synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of remark?
The plural of remark is remarks.
What is the past tense of remark?
The past tense of remark is remarked. The present participle is remarking.