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The sports commentary explained each play.
What does Commentary mean?
Commentary is opinion-based explanation about a topic.
Dictionary definition
Spoken or written opinions about news, events, or topics.
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Commentary in a sentence
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Her commentary added opinions about the news story.
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Commentary helps listeners understand what happened and why it matters.
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What does commentary mean?
Commentary means spoken or written opinions about news, events, or topics.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to commentary?
Analysis is close in meaning to commentary in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to commentary?
Silence gives a useful opposite or contrast to commentary.
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kom · un · tair · ee · strongest beat: kom
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WordCommentary.
Partnoun.
MeaningCommentary is opinion-based explanation about a topic.
ExampleExample: The sports commentary explained each play.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- kom · un · tair · ee
- Strongest beat
- kom
- Ending
- ee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kom.
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Synonyms
Words like Commentary
analysisA similar word or phrase for commentary in this meaning.
explanationA similar word or phrase for commentary in this meaning.
Antonyms
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silenceA useful contrast to commentary in this meaning.
plain reportingA useful contrast to commentary in this meaning.
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Commentary word family
Base word
commentary
noun
commentary
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