Pronunciation

/mɑːrk/

Definitions

• Noun:

  • A symbol or sign that is used to identify something or someone, often serving as a label or brand name. For example: “The company logo is their unique mark.”
  • A visible impression, stain, or blemish left on something. For example: “There was a water mark on the ceiling.”
  • A score or grade given in an evaluation or assessment. For example: “She received high marks in her math exam.”
  • In legal terms, it refers to a registered trademark symbol (™) or a copyright symbol (©).

• Verb:

  • To make a visible impression or stain on something. For example: “The dog marked the tree with its scent.”
  • To indicate one’s presence or passage by leaving a sign or symbol. For example: “They marked the trail so we wouldn’t get lost.”
  • To give a grade or score to something or someone. For example: “The teacher marked the students’ essays.”
  • To identify or distinguish something by giving it a specific characteristic or feature. For example: “The artist’s work is easily marked by his unique style.”

• Adjective:

  • Characteristic or distinctive; indicative of a particular quality or trait. For example: “Her behavior was markedly different from the others.”

Phrases

• “Make your mark” means to achieve something significant or leave a lasting impact.
• “Mark my words” is used to emphasize the speaker’s belief in the truth or importance of what they’re saying.
• “To be off the mark” means to be inaccurate or not hitting the target.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The athlete made his mark on the sport with multiple records.”
• Verb: “I’ll mark the pages in the book that need further review.”
• Adjective: “His innovative ideas were a mark of his creative genius.”

Synonyms

• Sign
• Symbol
• Stamp
• Score
• Grade
• Trace
• Stain
• Brand
• Identify
• Distinguish