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- pronunciation:
- mark
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Builder
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
something, such as a spot or scar, that can be seen on a surface.
The wet glass left a mark on the table.
- synonyms:
- trace
- similar words:
- blemish, blot, dot, notch, pit, scar, score, scratch, spot, stain
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| definition 2: |
a symbol or sign.
Did you remember to put a question mark at the end of that sentence?- synonyms:
- badge, identification, signature
- similar words:
- brand, sign, symbol
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| definition 3: |
a goal or target.
His work didn't come up to the mark.- synonyms:
- par, standard, target
- similar words:
- code, finish line, gauge, goal, grade, ideal, measure
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| definition 4: |
a grade on a school paper or test.
I am proud of my high marks in school.- synonyms:
- grade, score
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| related words: |
accent, ambition, blaze, blur, bruise, character, clue, dent, fold, impression, initial, label, line, objective, trace, trait |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
marks, marking, marked |
| definition 1: |
to put a mark on.
Barb's muddy fingers marked the front door.- similar words:
- blemish, brand, initial, scar, scratch, sign, spot, stain, stamp
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| definition 2: |
to label or be a feature of.
His graceful movements marked him as a dancer.- synonyms:
- characterize, identify, label
- similar words:
- brand, classify, denote, distinguish, reveal
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| definition 3: |
to show limits (often followed by "off").
This line marks off our property.- similar words:
- denote, outline
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| definition 4: |
to give a grade to.
Mr. Frank marks our homework before he returns it.- synonyms:
- grade, score
- similar words:
- appraise, evaluate, judge, rank
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| definition 5: |
to pay attention to; mind.
Mark well what I am saying.- synonyms:
- heed, mind, note, regard, take note of
- similar words:
- consider, hear, observe, remark, witness
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| related words: |
accent, blaze, blot, check, dent, dot, letter, notice, pit, price, scrape, take, tally |
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Word Builder: mark +
- marker:
a pen with a thick tip.
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