mark

/mˈɑːk/

/ˈmɑɹk/

[verb] [noun]

to mark

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to leave a sign, line, etc. on something

mark with a scar

synonyms : pit

pock

scar

be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense

synonyms : differentiate

distinguish

designate as if by a mark

attach a tag or label to

synonyms : label

tag

celebrate by some ceremony or observation

synonyms : commemorate

notice or perceive

synonyms : note

notice

antonyms : ignore

to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful

synonyms : brand

denounce

stigmatise

stigmatize

insert punctuation marks into

synonyms : punctuate

assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation

synonyms : grade

score

put a check mark on or near or next to

synonyms : check

make underscoring marks

synonyms : score

remove from a list

synonyms : cross off

cross out

strike off

strike out

establish as the highest level or best performance

synonyms : set

make small marks into the surface of

synonyms : nock

score

Mark

[NOUN]

a letter or number given by a teacher to show how good a student's performance is; a point given for a correct answer in an exam or competition

synonyms : score

a marking that consists of lines that cross each other

synonyms : crisscross

cross

a distinguishing symbol

synonyms : marker

marking

a reference point to shoot at

synonyms : target

the impression created by doing something unusual or extraordinary that people notice and remember

a visible indication made on a surface

synonyms : print

a symbol of disgrace or infamy

synonyms : brand

stain

stigma

something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goal

synonyms : bell ringer

bull's eye

home run

an indication of damage

synonyms : scar

scrape

scratch

a symbol used in writing or in print that signifies or is a record of something

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

synonyms : sign

the shortest of the four Gospels in the New Testament

synonyms : Gospel According to Mark

a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of

synonyms : chump

Apostle and companion of Saint Peter; assumed to be the author of the second Gospel

synonyms : Saint Mark

St. Mark

formerly the basic unit of money in Germany

synonyms : Deutsche Mark

Deutschmark

German mark

Examples

1. Mark my words.

2. My mother always marks important dates on the wall calendar.

3. The classroom ruler is marked in both inches and centimeters for easy measurement.

4. The 19th century was marked by significant industrial advancements.

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