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.
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- account and comment
- account and explanation
- note and comment
- note and explanation
- report and comment
- report and explanation
- exposition and comment
- exposition and explanation
- commentary and comment
- commentary and explanation
- critique and comment
- critique and explanation
- elucidation and comment
- elucidation and explanation
How words are described
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."
Source: Memes / Capcom vs. Whatever -
The Cameo: Very briefly, with no explanation and no comment from the other characters, Snowdrop replaces Snowcatcher during the tea party.
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The lack of explanation is Hergé's comment on Haddock "invading" a story he wasn't originally a part of.
Source: Riddle for the Ages
Cite this Source
Explanation and Comment. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/comment/explanation
Comment & Explanation. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/comment/explanation>.
Explanation or Comment. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/comment/explanation.
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