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- pronunciation:
- mark
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Builder
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A mark is a spot or line on paper, cloth, skin or other surface.
The cat scratched Emily and left little red marks on her hand.The teacher put a mark next to the name of each student who was in class today.Mateo's new black shoes made black marks on the floor.
- synonyms:
- trace
- similar words:
- blot, dot, pit, scar, score, scratch, spot, stain
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| definition 2: |
A mark is a figure or dot that has a meaning. At the end of a sentence there is a mark called a period. It means that the sentence is finished.
After we write the words of a question, we add a question mark.- synonyms:
- badge, identification, signature
- similar words:
- brand, sign, symbol
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| definition 3: |
When a teacher tells you how well you are doing in school or how well you did on some test or homework, sometimes they give you a mark. A mark is often a letter of the alphabet that has a meaning. G is a mark that means "good." E is a mark that means "excellent." Another word for mark is "grade."
Evan gets good marks in school.- synonyms:
- grade, score
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| related words: |
bruise, character, clue, dent, impression, initial, label, line, trace |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
marks, marking, marked |
| definition 1: |
When you mark something, you put a mark on it.
Adam marked the door with his dirty fingers.The ink on Emma's hands marked the paper.- similar words:
- scar, scratch, sign, spot, stain, stamp
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| definition 2: |
When you mark something, you write something on it or put a symbol on it to show what it is.
My mom marked all the boxes when we moved out of our old house. All the boxes for the kitchen stuff had a big "K" on them. That way it was easy to find things we needed when we moved into the new house.- synonyms:
- check off
- similar words:
- indicate, label, score, tag
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| definition 3: |
When your teacher marks your homework or your test, it means that your teacher gives you a grade on your homework or test.
The teacher marked the tests last night and returned them to the students today.- synonyms:
- grade, score
- similar words:
- evaluate, judge, rank
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| definition 4: |
If something marks you as something, it shows that you are that kind of thing. If something you write marks you as a good writer, it means that what you wrote shows you are a good writer.
Vivian's lovely voice marked her as a great singer.- synonyms:
- characterize, identify, label
- similar words:
- classify, distinguish, reveal
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| definition 5: |
If a fence marks off your back yard, it means that the fence shows where your yard ends.
This line of trees marks off our land.- similar words:
- outline
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| definition 6: |
When you mark what someone says, it means that you pay attention to what they say and probably won't forget it.
Mark what I'm telling you! Someday you will see that I was right.- synonyms:
- mind, note, regard
- similar words:
- consider, hear, observe, remark, witness
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| related words: |
check, dent, dot, letter, notice, price, scrape, take |
Word Builder: mark +
- marker:
a pen with a thick tip.
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