Simple meaning
What does Commentary mean?
Commentary is opinion-based explanation about a topic.
Dictionary definition
spoken or written opinions about news, events, or topics.
Example sentences
Commentary in a sentence
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We discussed the word commentary in vocabulary class.
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The reading passage used commentary to describe how information was shared.
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In our project, we compared how commentary appears in notices, articles, and public messages.
Synonyms
Words like Commentary
Antonyms
Opposite words
silenceHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
private noteHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
Word family
Commentary word family
Base word
commentary
noun
commentary
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does commentary mean?
COMMENTARY means commentary is opinion-based explanation about a topic.
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