Comment and Explanation

Comment

Comment noun - A briefly expressed opinion.

Explanation is a synonym for comment in note topic. In some cases you can use "Explanation" instead the word "Comment" as a noun or a verb, when it comes to topics like speech, commentary.

Explanation

Explanation noun - A statement that makes something clear.
Usage example: an explanation of photosynthesis that most museum visitors will be able to understand
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Synonyms for Explanation

Comment is a synonym for explanation in speech topic. You can use "Comment" instead the word "Explanation" as a noun or a verb, if it concerns topics such as commentary, clarification.

Nearby Words: explain, explanatory, explaining

How words are described

good good comment good explanation
exact exact comment exact explanation
similar similar comment similar explanation
brief brief comment brief explanation
Other adjectives: original, little, quick, innocent, new, vague, final, further, official, above, different.

Both words in one sentence

  • WHAT THE FU— note  Response to the above, as per the comment delivered as a retort to Chris's "explanation."
  • Fan Fic / Tealove's Steamy Adventure The Cameo: Very briefly, with no explanation and no comment from the other characters, Snowdrop replaces Snowcatcher during the tea party.
  • Riddle for the Ages The lack of explanation is Hergé's comment on Haddock "invading" a story he wasn't originally a part of.
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