mark (Meaning)
mark (n)
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
a distinguishing symbol
a reference point to shoot at
a visible indication made on a surface
the impression created by doing something unusual or extraordinary that people notice and remember
a symbol of disgrace or infamy
formerly the basic unit of money in Germany
Apostle and companion of Saint Peter; assumed to be the author of the second Gospel
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
a written or printed symbol (as for punctuation)
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
the shortest of the four Gospels in the New Testament
an indication of damage
a marking that consists of lines that cross each other
something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goal
mark (v)
attach a tag or label to
designate as if by a mark
be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense
celebrate by some ceremony or observation
make or leave a mark on
to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful
notice or perceive
mark with a scar
make small marks into the surface of
establish as the highest level or best performance
make underscoring marks
remove from a list
put a check mark on or near or next to
assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation
insert punctuation marks into
mark (n.)
A license of reprisals. See Marque.
An old weight and coin. See Marc.
The unit of monetary account of the German Empire, equal to 23.8 cents of United States money; the equivalent of one hundred pfennigs. Also, a silver coin of this value.
A visible sign or impression made or left upon anything; esp., a line, point, stamp, figure, or the like, drawn or impressed, so as to attract the attention and convey some information or intimation; a token; a trace.
A character or device put on an article of merchandise by the maker to show by whom it was made; a trade-mark.
A character (usually a cross) made as a substitute for a signature by one who can not write.
A fixed object serving for guidance, as of a ship, a traveler, a surveyor, etc.; as, a seamark, a landmark.
A trace, dot, line, imprint, or discoloration, although not regarded as a token or sign; a scratch, scar, stain, etc.; as, this pencil makes a fine mark.
An evidence of presence, agency, or influence; a significative token; a symptom; a trace; specifically, a permanent impression of one's activity or character.
That toward which a missile is directed; a thing aimed at; what one seeks to hit or reach.
Attention, regard, or respect.
Limit or standard of action or fact; as, to be within the mark; to come up to the mark.
Badge or sign of honor, rank, or official station.
Preeminence; high position; as, particians of mark; a fellow of no mark.
A characteristic or essential attribute; a differential.
A number or other character used in registring; as, examination marks; a mark for tardiness.
Image; likeness; hence, those formed in one's image; children; descendants.
One of the bits of leather or colored bunting which are placed upon a sounding line at intervals of from two to five fathoms. The unmarked fathoms are called deeps.
mark (v. t.)
To put a mark upon; to affix a significant mark to; to make recognizable by a mark; as, to mark a box or bale of merchandise; to mark clothing.
To be a mark upon; to designate; to indicate; -- used literally and figuratively; as, this monument marks the spot where Wolfe died; his courage and energy marked him for a leader.
To leave a trace, scratch, scar, or other mark, upon, or any evidence of action; as, a pencil marks paper; his hobnails marked the floor.
To keep account of; to enumerate and register; as, to mark the points in a game of billiards or cards.
To notice or observe; to give attention to; to take note of; to remark; to heed; to regard.
mark (v. i.)
To take particular notice; to observe critically; to note; to remark.
Synonyms & Antonyms of mark
mark Sentence Examples
- The professor made a mark on the whiteboard to indicate the starting point.
- The carpenter's mark served as a guide for the saw.
- A slight mark on the floor revealed a hidden flaw.
- The bullet left a mark on the target, proving its accuracy.
- The storm left its mark on the city, with fallen trees and damaged buildings.
- A scar was the only mark left of the surgery.
- The ancient ruin bore the marks of time and human occupation.
- The tattoo artist inscribed a permanent mark on his client's skin.
- A mark of approval symbolized the completion of a task.
- A watermark on a document ensured its authenticity.
FAQs About the word mark
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance), a distinguishing symbol, a reference point to shoot at, a visible indication made
label, stamp, identify, tag,designate, ticket, term, stigmatize,title, name
favorite, pet, pet, favorite,,darling, darling
The professor made a mark on the whiteboard to indicate the starting point.
The carpenter's mark served as a guide for the saw.
A slight mark on the floor revealed a hidden flaw.
The bullet left a mark on the target, proving its accuracy.
