Meaning of the word mark in English

What does mark mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

mark

US /mɑːrk/

UK /mɑːk/

Noun

a symbol or sign used to represent something

Example:

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The teacher put a red mark on the incorrect answers.

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There was a strange mark on the wall.

Synonym:

sign symbol indicator token stamp

a score or grade given for a piece of work or an examination

Example:

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She got a high mark on her essay.

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What mark did you get on the test?

Synonym:

score grade rating assessment

a particular point in time or a stage in a process

Example:

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At this mark, we need to re-evaluate our strategy.

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The project reached a significant mark today.

Synonym:

point stage level milestone

Verb

to make a visible impression or stain on something

Example:

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Be careful not to mark the new table.

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The muddy shoes marked the clean floor.

Synonym:

stain blemish smudge dirty

to indicate or designate something with a mark

Example:

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Please mark your answers clearly on the sheet.

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The path is marked by small stones.

Synonym:

label tag designate indicate

to celebrate or commemorate an event or occasion

Example:

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We will mark our anniversary with a special dinner.

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The ceremony will mark the end of the school year.

Synonym:

celebrate commemorate observe honor

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