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  1. Remarks or Remark? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Oct 14, 2014 · 'Remarks', the plural form, allows for both singular and multiple remarks to be entered. Here, though covertly, 'remark/s' is the count usage, as you could have 'Remarks [up …

  2. What is the difference between 'comment' and 'remark'?

    Jan 15, 2016 · The words are not synonyms, however in common usage, people don't know the difference and so use them as they see fit, thinking they are synonymous. Strictly speaking, a …

  3. what's the difference between "Remarks" and "Note"?

    May 6, 2014 · When I make a table, there is a column we left for the things we forget to write down on it. What would we call this item? Remarks or Note?

  4. What are the correct ways to express parenthetical comments?

    Parenthetical comments and footnotes are signs of a lazy writer. You should avoid such devices both saying and not saying. Instead, make your choice to say it or not say it. Parenthetical …

  5. "There are no comments" vs. "There is no comment"

    Aug 25, 2010 · Which is correct? There are no comments. There is no comment. Which would you use for a web application, i.e. what to display when a blog post or an article has no …

  6. phrase requests - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Jun 23, 2011 · People often make insinuating, or suggestive remarks. From The Free Dictionary: insinuating Provoking gradual doubt or suspicion; suggestive: insinuating remarks. Artfully …

  7. Name for “having no concern about the truthfulness of one’s own …

    Mar 16, 2016 · Take the following statement: I hate the ease with which X makes disparaging remarks about their rivals without the least concern as to whether they are truthful or fair. Now …

  8. What does “big league” in President Trump’s remarks mean? Is it …

    Feb 18, 2017 · I was drawn to the usage of the word, “big league” in Mr. Trump’s remarks in his press conference held on February 16, where he told; “So we've begun preparing to repeal …

  9. differences - Blunt, brusque, curt, and terse -- is there a gradation ...

    Jun 11, 2020 · I have two related questions. Do each of these 4 words have negative connotation regarding intent? (E.g., rudeness, malice, inappropriateness, etc.) If so, is there a gradation (or …

  10. Is blunt the right expression for directness?

    Jun 14, 2023 · Is it not strange that 'blunt' and 'sharp', which are, when qualifying nouns referring to cutting blades, antonyms, are not far off from being synonymous when they qualify nouns …