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marked
01
clear and easy to notice
Example
There was a marked difference in the quality of the two competing products.
The marked increase in traffic was evident as soon as the new advertisement campaign launched.
The marked improvement in student grades was a direct result of the new teaching methods.
02
singled out for attention, often with negative or harmful intent
Example
After testifying against the criminal organization, he became a marked man, always in danger.
The whistleblower was marked by the company and faced retaliation for exposing their wrongdoings.
The political dissident was marked by the regime, enduring continuous harassment.
03
having a distinguishing mark that sets something apart or identifies it
Example
The butterfly had marked wings with intricate black and yellow patterns.
The ancient manuscript contained marked pages with handwritten notes.
The jeweler inspected the marked gold bars to verify their authenticity.
04
indicating a word or form that differs from a neutral or default version
Example
In English, the past tense form " talked " is marked by the addition of the suffix " -ed " compared to the unmarked present tense " talk. "
In gendered languages like French, the feminine form " actrice " is marked compared to the unmarked masculine form " acteur. "
When comparing adjectives, " taller " is marked with the comparative suffix " -er, " while " tall " remains unmarked.
word family
mark
Verb
marked
Adjective
markedly
Adverb
markedness
Noun
unmarked
Adjective
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