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(mɑːʳk)
Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense marks, present participle marking, past tense, past participle marked
1. countable noun
A mark is a small area of something such as dirt that has accidentally got onto a surface or piece of clothing.
The dogs are always rubbing against the wall and making dirty marks.
A properly fitting bra should never leave red marks.
Synonyms: spot, stain, streak, smudge More Synonyms of mark
2. verb
If something marks a surface, or if the surface marks, the surface is damaged by marks or a mark.
Leather overshoes were put on the horses' hooves to stop them marking the turf. [VERB noun]
I have to be more careful with the work tops, as wood marks easily. [VERB]
Synonyms: scar, scratch, dent, imprint More Synonyms of mark
3. countable noun
A mark is a written or printed symbol, for example a letter of the alphabet.
He made marks with a pencil.
Synonyms: symbol, sign, character, diacritic More Synonyms of mark
4. verb
If you mark something with a particular word or symbol, you write that word or symbol on it.
The bank marks the check 'certified'. [V n quote]
Mark the frame with your postcode. [VERB noun + with]
For more details about these products, send a postcard marked HB/FF. [VERB-ed]
Synonyms: label, identify, brand, flag More Synonyms of mark
5. countable noun
A mark is a point that is given for a correct answer or for doing something well in an exam or competition. A mark can also be a written symbol such as a letter that indicates how good a student'sor competitor's work or performance is.
...a simple scoring device of marks out of 10, where '1' equates to 'Very poor performance'.
Candidates who answered 'b' could be awarded half marks.
He did well to get such a good mark.
Synonyms: grade, rating, score, grading More Synonyms of mark
6. plural noun
If someone gets good or high marks for doing something, they have done it well. If they get poor or low marks, they have done it badly.
You have to give her top marks for moral guts.
His administration has earned low marks for its economic policies.
7. verb
When a teacher marks a student's work, the teacher decides how good it is and writes a number or letter on it to indicate this opinion.
He was marking essays in his small study. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: grade, correct, assess, evaluate More Synonyms of mark
marking uncountable noun
For the rest of the lunchbreak I do my marking.
8. countable noun
A particular mark is a particular number, point, or stage which has been reached or might be reached, especially a significant one.
Unemployment is rapidly approaching the one million mark.
Synonyms: point, level, stage, degree More Synonyms of mark
9. countable noun
The mark of something is the characteristic feature that enables you to recognize it.
The mark of a civilized society is that it looks after its weakest members. [+ of]
Synonyms: characteristic, feature, symptom, standard More Synonyms of mark
10. singular noun
If you say that a type of behaviour or an event is a mark of a particular quality, feeling, or situation, you mean it shows that that quality,feeling, or situation exists.
It was a mark of his unfamiliarity with Hollywood that he didn't understand thatan agent was paid out of his client's share. [+ of]
Shopkeepers closed their shutters as a mark of respect.
Synonyms: indication, sign, note, evidence More Synonyms of mark
11. verb
If something marks a place or position, it shows where something else is or where it used to be.
A huge crater marks the spot where the explosion happened. [VERB noun]
...the river which marks the border with Thailand. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: distinguish, show, illustrate, exemplify More Synonyms of mark
12. verb
An event that marks a particular stage or point is a sign that something different is about to happen.
The announcement marks the end of an extraordinary period in European history. [VERB noun]
That programme received critical acclaim and marked a turning point in Sonita's career. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: indicate, represent, herald, denote More Synonyms of mark
13. verb
If you do something to mark an event or occasion, you do it to show that you are aware of the importance of the event or occasion.
The four new stamps mark the 100th anniversary of the British Astronomical Association. [VERB noun]
Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets to mark the occasion. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: celebrate, honour, observe, keep More Synonyms of mark
14. verb
If a particular quality or feature marks something, it is a quality or feature which that thing typically has.
Tragedy has marked Wilmette's life. [VERB noun]
The style is marked by simplicity, clarity, and candor. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: characterize, distinguish, identify, typify More Synonyms of mark
15. verb
Something that marks someone as a particular type of person indicates that they are that type of person.
Her opposition to abortion and feminism mark her as a convinced traditionalist. [VERB noun + as]
16. verb
In a team game, when a defender is marking an attacker, they are trying to stay close to the attacker and prevent them from getting the ball.
[mainly British]
Every player knows who to mark when we start a game. [VERB noun]
regional note: in AM, use guard, cover
marking uncountable noun
They had stopped Ecuador from building up attacks with good marking.
17. countable noun
The mark was the unit of money that was used in Germany. In 2002 it was replaced by the euro.
The government gave 30 million marks for new school books.
The mark was also used to refer to the German currency system.
The mark appreciated 12 per cent against the dollar.
18. uncountable noun
Mark is used before a number to indicate a particular temperature level in a gas oven.
[British]
Set the oven at gas mark 4.
19. uncountable noun
Mark is used before a number to indicate a particular version or model of a vehicle, machine, or device.
All eyes will be on the unveiling of the mark III model at the Detroit car show.
Synonyms: brand, impression, label, stamp More Synonyms of mark
20.  See also marked, marking, black mark, check mark, exclamation mark, full marks, high-water mark, punctuation mark, question mark, scuff mark, stretch marks
21. 
See to leave your/a mark
22. 
See to make your/a mark
23. 
See quick off the mark
24. 
See on your marks
25. 
See on/off the mark
26. 
See up to the mark
27. 
See wide of the mark
28. 
See mark you
29.  to overstep the mark
30.  mark my words
Phrasal verbs:
See mark down
See mark off
See mark out
See mark up
More Synonyms of mark

mark in British English 1

(mɑːk)
noun
1. 
a visible impression, stain, etc, on a surface, such as a spot or scratch
2. 
a sign, symbol, or other indication that distinguishes something
an owner's mark
3. 
a cross or other symbol made instead of a signature
4. 
a written or printed sign or symbol, as for punctuation
a question mark
5. 
a letter, number, or percentage used to grade academic work
6. 
a thing that indicates position or directs; marker
7. 
a desired or recognized standard
he is not up to the mark
8. 
an indication of some quality, feature, or prowess
he has the mark of an athlete
9. 
quality or importance; note
a person of little mark
10. 
a target or goal
11. 
impression or influence
she left her mark on German literature
12. 
one of the temperature settings on a gas oven
gas mark 5
13. (often capital) (in trade names)
a. 
model, brand, or type
the car is a Mark 4
b. 
a variation on a particular model
a Mark 3 Golf
14.  slang
a suitable victim, esp for swindling
15.  nautical
one of the intervals distinctively marked on a sounding lead
Compare deep (sense 21)
16.  bowling another name for the jack1 (sense 7)
17.  rugby union
an action in which a player standing inside his or her own 22m line catches a forward kick by an opponent and shouts "mark", thus becoming entitled to a free kick
18.  Australian Rules football
a catch of the ball from a kick of at least 10 yards, after which a free kick is taken
19.  the mark
20. 
(in medieval England and Germany) a piece of land held in common by the free men of a community
21.  an obsolete word for frontier
22.  statistics class mark
23.  make one's mark
24.  on your mark
verb
25. 
to make or receive (a visible impression, trace, or stain) on (a surface)
26. (transitive)
to characterize or distinguish
his face was marked by anger
27. (often foll by off or out)
to set boundaries or limits (on)
to mark out an area for negotiation
28. (transitive)
to select, designate, or doom by or as if by a mark
to mark someone as a criminal
29. (transitive)
to put identifying or designating labels, stamps, etc, on, esp to indicate price
to mark the book at one pound
30. (transitive)
to pay heed or attention to
mark my words
31. 
to observe; notice
32. 
to grade or evaluate (scholastic work)
she marks fairly
33.  British sport
to stay close to (an opponent) to hamper his or her play
34. 
to keep (score) in some games
35.  mark time
exclamation
36.  rugby union
the shout given by a player when calling for a mark
Word origin
Old English mearc mark; related to Old Norse mörk boundary land, Old High German marha boundary, Latin margō margin

mark in British English 2

(mɑːk)
noun
1.  Deutschmark, markka, Reichsmark, Ostmark
2. 
a former monetary unit and coin in England and Scotland worth two thirds of a pound sterling
3. 
a silver coin of Germany until 1924
Word origin
Old English marc unit of weight of precious metal, perhaps from the marks on metal bars; apparentlyof Germanic origin and related to mark1

Mark in British English

(mɑːk)
noun New Testament
1. 
one of the four Evangelists. Feast day: April 25
2. 
the second Gospel, traditionally ascribed to him

Mark in American English

(mɑrk)
noun
1. 
a masculine name: var. Marc
see also Marcus
2. 
a.  Bible
one of the four Evangelists, to whom is ascribed the second Gospel: his day is April25
: also Saint Mark
b. 
the second book of the New Testament, telling the story of Jesus' life
abbrev. Mk

mark in American English 1

(mɑrk)
noun
1. 
a visible trace or impression on a surface
; specif.,
a. 
a line, dot, or other distinctive feature produced by drawing, coloring, stamping, etc.
b. 
a spot, stain, scratch, blemish, mar, bruise, dent, etc.
2. 
a sign, symbol, or indication
; specif.,
a. 
a printed or written sign or stroke
punctuation marks
b. 
a brand, label, seal, tag, etc. put on an article to show the owner, maker, etc.
c. 
a sign or indication of some quality, character, etc.
politeness is a mark of good upbringing
d. 
a letter or figure used in schools, etc. to show quality of work or behavior; grade;rating
a mark of B in history
e. 
a cross or other sign made on a document as a substitute for a signature by a person unable to write
3. 
a standard of quality, proficiency, propriety, etc.
failing to come up to the mark
4. 
importance; distinction; eminence
a man of mark
5. 
impression; influence
to leave one's mark in history
6. 
a visible object of known position, serving as a guide or point of reference
a tower as a mark for fliers
7. 
a line, dot, notch, etc. used to indicate position, as on a graduated scale
8. 
a. 
an object aimed at; target
b. 
an object desired or worked for; end; aim; goal
9. 
a. 
a person against whom an attack, criticism, ridicule, etc. is directed
b.  Slang
an intended victim of a swindle
10. 
a taking notice; heed
11.  Archaic
a. 
a boundary, border, or borderland; march
b. 
among Germanic peoples in earlier times, land held or worked in common by a community
12.  Nautical
one of the knots or bits of leather or colored cloth placed at irregular intervals on a lead line to indicate depths in fathoms
see also deep (sense 20)
13.  Sport
a. 
the starting line of a race
b. 
a spare or a strike in bowling
verb transitive
14. 
to put or make a mark or marks on
15. 
to identify or designate by or as by a mark or marks
abilities that mark one for success
16. 
to trace, make, or produce by or as by marks; draw, write, record, etc.
17. 
to show or indicate by a mark or marks
18. 
to show plainly; manifest; make clear or perceptible
a smile marking happiness
19. 
to set off as distinctive; distinguish; characterize
scientific discoveries that marked the 19th century
20. 
to observe; note; take notice of; heed
mark my words
21. 
to give a grade or grades to; rate
to mark examination papers
22. 
to put prices on (merchandise)
23. 
to keep (score, etc.); record
24.  Soccer and Hockey Etc
to stay close to in order to impede the movement of (an opponent)
verb intransitive
25. 
to make a mark or marks
26. 
to observe; take note
27.  Games
to keep score
Idioms:
beside the mark
hit the mark
make one's mark
mark down
mark off
mark out for
mark time
mark up
miss the mark
(God) save the mark!
wide of the mark
Word origin
ME < OE mearc, orig., boundary, hence boundary sign, hence sign, akin to Ger mark, boundary, boundary mark, marke, a token, mark < Gmc *marka < IE base *mereĝ-, edge, boundary > L margo, margin, OIr mruig, borderland

mark in American English 2

(mɑrk)
noun
1. 
a former European unit of weight for gold and silver, equal to about eight ounces
2. 
a unit of value orig. equivalent to about eight ounces of silver
; specif.,
a. 
an obsolete Scottish silver coin
b. 
a former money of account of England
3. 
the former basic monetary unit of Germany, superseded in 1924 by the reichsmark
see also deutsche mark
4. 
deutsche mark
5. 
markka
Word origin
ME marke < OE marc < ON mǫrk, a half pound of silver, mark, akin to mark1: orig. prob. in reference to symbol on the balance, later on the silver bar

More idioms containing
mark

a question mark
mark time
a black mark
first off the mark
get off the mark
hit the mark
leave your mark
make your mark
off the mark
on the mark
overshoot the mark
overstep the mark
quick off the mark
slow off the mark
up to the mark
wide of the mark

Examples of 'mark' in a sentence
mark

The notation Nagy used was for the same master mark that had burnt her.
Garth Nix LIRAEL: DAUGHTER OF THE CLAYR (2001)
Lirael trembled as the Librarian reached out and touched the Charter mark on her forehead.
Garth Nix LIRAEL: DAUGHTER OF THE CLAYR (2001)
She had to mark you to get the sense of steel engraving across.
Anthony Masters CASCADES - THE DAY OF THE DEAD (2001)
Leaping from rock to rock, she sprinted for nearly a mile, leaving no discernible footprints to mark her passage.
J.A. Jance DEVIL'S CLAW (2001)

Word lists with
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Books of the New Testament, Terms used in Australian Rules Football, pope, saint

In other languages
mark

British English: mark /mɑːk/ NOUN
dirty A mark is a small dirty area on a surface.
The bike fell against the wall and made a dirty mark.
  • American English: mark
  • Arabic: بُقْعَةٌ
  • Brazilian Portuguese: marca
  • Chinese: 污点
  • Croatian: mrlja
  • Czech: skvrna
  • Danish: mærke
  • Dutch: vlek
  • European Spanish: marca marca
  • Finnish: jälki
  • French: marque trace
  • German: Fleck
  • Greek: σημάδι
  • Italian: macchia
  • Japanese: 汚れの跡
  • Korean: 흠집
  • Norwegian: merke
  • Polish: plama
  • European Portuguese: marca
  • Romanian: pată
  • Russian: пятно
  • Latin American Spanish: marca señal hecha
  • Swedish: märke
  • Thai: คะแนน
  • Turkish: işaret
  • Ukrainian: пляма
  • Vietnamese: dấu
British English: mark /mɑːk/ VERB
write something on If you mark something, you write a word or symbol on it.
The bank marks the cheque `certified'.
  • American English: mark make sign
  • Arabic: يُوَّسِمُ
  • Brazilian Portuguese: marcar
  • Chinese: 作记号
  • Croatian: označiti
  • Czech: označit
  • Danish: markere
  • Dutch: markeren
  • European Spanish: marcar señalar
  • Finnish: merkitä
  • French: marquer laisser trace
  • German: markieren
  • Greek: σημαδεύω σπαμπάρω
  • Italian: segnare porre un segno
  • Japanese: 汚れの跡をつける make sign
  • Korean: 표시를 하다
  • Norwegian: stemple
  • Polish: zaznaczyć robić znak
  • European Portuguese: marcar
  • Romanian: a marca
  • Russian: делать отметку
  • Latin American Spanish: marcar señalar con signos distintivos
  • Swedish: markera
  • Thai: ทำเครื่องหมาย
  • Turkish: işaretlemek
  • Ukrainian: позначати
  • Vietnamese: đánh dấu
British English: mark /mɑːk/ VERB
grade When a teacher marks a student's work, the teacher corrects it or gives it a grade.
He was marking essays all evening.
  • American English: grade grade
  • Arabic: يُقَدِرُ الْدَرَجَاتِ
  • Brazilian Portuguese: dar nota
  • Chinese: 打分数
  • Croatian: ocijeniti
  • Czech: známkovat
  • Danish: bedømme
  • Dutch: cijfer geven
  • European Spanish: corregir evaluar
  • Finnish: arvostella koe tms.
  • French: noter évaluer
  • German: benoten
  • Greek: βαθμολογώ
  • Italian: dare il voto
  • Japanese: 採点する grade
  • Korean: 채점하다
  • Norwegian: evaluere
  • Polish: ocenić ocena
  • European Portuguese: dar nota
  • Romanian: a nota
  • Russian: ставить отметку
  • Latin American Spanish: calificar calificar, en general peyorativamente
  • Swedish: betygsätta
  • Thai: การให้คะแนน
  • Turkish: not vermek
  • Ukrainian: перевіряти
  • Vietnamese: cho điểm
British English: mark /mɑːk/ NOUN
written or drawn shape A mark is a shape that you write or draw.
He made a few marks with his pen.
  • American English: mark
  • Arabic: بُقْعَة
  • Brazilian Portuguese: marca
  • Chinese: 记号
  • Croatian: znak
  • Czech: znak
  • Danish: tegn
  • Dutch: teken
  • European Spanish: marca
  • Finnish: merkintä
  • French: trace
  • German: Markeirung
  • Greek: σημάδι
  • Italian: segno
  • Japanese: 印
  • Korean: 표시
  • Norwegian: markering
  • Polish: znak
  • European Portuguese: marca
  • Romanian: semn
  • Russian: отметказнак
  • Latin American Spanish: marca
  • Swedish: märke
  • Thai: เครื่องหมาย
  • Turkish: yapmak
  • Ukrainian: знак
  • Vietnamese: dấu

Chinese translation of 'mark'

mark

(mɑːk)

n

  1. (c) (= cross, tick) 记(記)号(號) (jìhao) (个(個), gè)
  2. (c) (= stain) 污点(點) (wūdiǎn) (个(個), gè)
  3. (c) (= trace) [of shoes, fingers, tyres] 印迹(跡) (yìnjì)
  4. (s) (= token) 特征(徵) (tèzhēng)
  5. (c) (Brit, = grade, score) 分数(數) (fēnshù) (个(個), gè)
  6. (= level, stage)
    the halfway mark 中点(點)标(標)志(誌) (zhōngdiǎn biāozhì)
  7. (= version, model)
    Mark 3 Ford Escort 福特护(護)卫(衛)者3型 (Fútè Hùwèizhě Sānxíng)

vt

  1. (with word, symbol) 标(標)明 (biāomíng)
  2. (= stain, damage) [clothes, furniture] 留痕迹(跡)于(於) (liú hénjì yú)
  3. (= indicate) [place] 标(標)示 (biāoshì)
  4. (= signal) [event] 标(標)志(誌) (biāozhì)
  5. (= characterize) 以 ... 为(為)特征(徵) (yǐ ... wéi tèzhēng)
  6. (Brit, Scol) 评(評)分 (píngfēn)
  7. (esp Brit, Sport) [player] 盯住 (dīngzhù)

vi

  1. (= stain) 留下痕迹(跡) (liúxià hénjì)
    to leave your or a mark 留下你的/一个(個)深远(遠)影响(響) (liúxià nǐ de/yī ge shēnyuǎn yǐngxiǎng)
    to make one's mark 成名 (chéngmíng)
    "on your marks or (US) mark" (Sport) "各就各位" ("gè jiù gè wèi")
    ⇒ On your marks, get set, go! 各就各位，预备，跑! (Gè jiù gè wèi, yùbèi, pǎo!)
    to be up to the mark 达(達)到要求的标(標)准(準) (dádào yāoqiú de biāozhǔn)
    to be quick/slow off the mark (in doing sth) 不失时(時)机(機)地/慢吞吞地开(開)始(做某事) (bù shī shíjī de/màn tūntūn de kāishǐ (zuò mǒushì))
    to be wide of the mark [claim, estimate] 毫不相干 (háo bù xiānggān)
    to mark time 原地踏步 (yuándì tàbù)

All related terms of 'mark'

mark up
( increase : price, goods ) 标(標)高 biāogāo
mark off
( tick off ) 标(標)记(記)出 biāojì chū
mark out
( area, road ) 划(劃)出 huàchū
mark down
( reduce : prices, goods ) 削价(價) xuējià
question mark
问(問)号(號) wènhào [ 个(個) gè ]
exclamation mark
感叹(嘆)号(號) gǎntànhào [ 个(個) gè ]
to mark time
原地踏步 yuándì tàbù
the halfway mark
中点(點)标(標)志(誌) zhōngdiǎn biāozhì
Mark 3 Ford Escort
福特护(護)卫(衛)者3型 Fútè Hùwèizhě Sānxíng
to make one's mark
成名 chéngmíng
"on your marks or ( US ) mark"
( Sport ) "各就各位" "gè jiù gè wèi" ⇒ On your marks, get set, go! → 各就各位，预备，跑! Gè jiù gè wèi, yùbèi, pǎo!
to be up to the mark
达(達)到要求的标(標)准(準) dádào yāoqiú de biāozhǔn
to be wide of the mark
( claim, estimate ) 毫不相干 háo bù xiānggān
to leave your or a mark
留下你的/一个(個)深远(遠)影响(響) liúxià nǐ de/yī ge shēnyuǎn yǐngxiǎng
to stamp a mark/word on sth
在某物上盖(蓋)印/字 zài mǒuwù shang gài yìn/zì
to be quick/slow off the mark (in doing sth)
不失时(時)机(機)地/慢吞吞地开(開)始(做某事) bù shī shíjī de/màn tūntūn de kāishǐ (zuò mǒushì)
1 (noun) 
Definition
a visible impression on a surface, such as a spot or scratch
The dogs rub against the walls and make dirty marks.
Synonyms
spot
The floorboards were covered with white spots.
stain
a black stain
streak
smudge
line
Draw a line down the centre of the page.
nick
The barbed wire had left only the tiniest nick below my right eye.
impression
scratch
I pointed to a number of scratches on the tile floor.
bruise
How did you get that bruise on your cheek?
scar
He had a scar on his forehead.
dent
blot
a blot on the reputation of the architectural profession
blemish
the blemish on his face
blotch
His face was covered in red blotches.
pock
splotch
smirch
2 (noun) 
Definition
a written or printed symbol, as used for punctuation
He made marks with a pencil.
Synonyms
symbol
What's the chemical symbol for mercury?
sign
Equations are generally written with a two-bar equals sign.
character
Chinese characters inscribed on a plaque
diacritic
3 (noun) 
Definition
a letter, number, or percentage used to grade academic work
He did well to get such a good mark.
Synonyms
grade
pressure on students to obtain good grades
rating
a value-for-money rating of ten out of ten
score
low maths scores
grading
assessment
He was referred to a specialist for assessment.
percentage
evaluation
Evaluation is standard practice for the training course.
4 (noun) 
Definition
a thing that indicates position
Sales have sailed past the one million mark in the space of just 28 days.
Synonyms
point
It got to the point where he had to leave.
level
in order according to their level of difficulty
stage
the final stage of the tour
degree
5 (noun) 
Definition
a sign, symbol, or other indication that distinguishes something
The mark of a civilized society is that it looks after its weakest members.
Synonyms
characteristic
Genes determine the characteristics of every living thing.
feature
The gardens are a special feature of this property.
symptom
Your problem with sleep is just a symptom of a larger problem.
standard
systems that were by later standards absurdly primitive
quality
He wanted to introduce mature people with leadership qualities.
measure
The local elections were seen as a measure of the government's success.
stamp
lawns and flowerbeds that bear the stamp of years of confident care
par
attribute
He has every attribute a footballer could want.
criterion
Exam results shouldn't be the only criterion for your choice of school.
norm
Their actions departed from what she called the commonly accepted norms of behaviour.
trait
Creativity is a human trait.
badge
Urbanization became both a goal and a badge of progress.
hallmark (British)
He uses a hallmark on the base of his lamps to distinguish them.
yardstick
an exceptional vintage by any yardstick
peculiarity
a strange peculiarity of the university system
6 (noun) 
Definition
an indication of some quality
Shopkeepers closed their shutters as a mark of respect.
Synonyms
indication
He gave no indication that he was ready to compromise.
sign
His face and movements rarely betrayed any sign of nerves.
note
He has never been able to read or transcribe musical notes.
evidence
Police said there was no evidence of a struggle.
symbol
To them the monarchy is a special symbol of nationhood.
proof
You must have proof of residence in the state.
token
He sent her a gift as a token of his appreciation.
7 (noun) 
Definition
a sign, symbol, or other indication that distinguishes something
Each book was adorned with the publisher's mark at the bottom of the spine.
Synonyms
brand
The brand on the barrel stood for Elbert Anderson and Uncle Sam.
impression
label
designer labels
stamp
You may live only where the stamp in your passport says you may.
print
the unmistakable print of a bare foot in the mud
device
flag
seal
The eagle almost didn't make it onto the seal of America.
symbol
token
earmark
a crime which bore all the earmarks of a professional job
emblem
the emblem of the Red Cross
insignia
a tunic bearing the insignia of the captain of the Irish Guards
signet
handprint
8 (noun) 
Definition
impression or influence
A religious upbringing had left its mark on him.
Synonyms
impression
I gave no sign that his charm had made any impression on me.
effect
The whole effect is cool, light and airy
influence
Many other medications have an influence on cholesterol levels.
impact
They expect the meeting to have a marked impact on the country's future.
trace
The church has traces of fifteenth-century frescoes.
imprint
The work had left an imprint on her vocabulary.
vestiges
9 (noun) 
Definition
a target or goal
The second shot missed its mark completely.
Synonyms
target
school leavers who fail to reach their targets
goal
The goal is to raise as much money as possible.
aim
a research programme that has failed to achieve its aim
purpose
They are prepared to go to any lengths to achieve their purpose.
end
another policy designed to achieve the same end
object
The object of the exercise is to raise money for charity.
objective
His objective was to play golf and win.
10 (noun) 
Synonyms
influence
They should continue to use their influence to push environmental reform.
standing
note
quality
a college of quality
regard
notice
Nothing that went on in the hospital escaped her notice.
importance
He was too puffed up with his own importance to accept the verdict.
consequence
He was a sad little man of no consequence.
fame
At the height of his fame, his every word was valued.
distinction
He is a composer of distinction and sensitivity.
dignity
prestige
Her work gained her international prestige.
eminence
pilots who achieved eminence in the aeronautical world
notability
The book contained 48 charts, each dedicated to a person of notability.
11 (noun) 
Synonyms
track
We set off once more, over a rough mountain track.
index
Weeds are an index to the character of the soil.
trail
They would take no action except that of following his trail.
blaze
footprint
I saw a footprint in the snow.
footmark
1 (verb) 
Definition
to make a visible impression, trace, or stain on
How do you stop the horses marking the turf?
Synonyms
scar
He was scarred for life during a pub fight.
scratch
Knives will scratch the worktop.
dent
imprint
nick
A sharp blade is likely to nick the skin and draw blood.
brand
impress
stain
Some foods can stain teeth, as of course can tea and coffee.
bruise
Be sure to store them carefully or they'll get bruised.
streak
blot
Only one memorable slip-up has blotted his career.
smudge
She kissed me, careful not to smudge me with her fresh lipstick.
blemish
She wasn't about to blemish that pristine record.
Nobody wanted to blemish his reputation at that time.
blotch
splotch
smirch
2 (verb) 
Definition
to designate someone as a particular type of person
I added a code to mark the document as genuine.
Synonyms
label
The produce was labelled `Made in China'.
identify
I tried to identify her perfume.
brand
The owner couldn't be bothered to brand the cattle.
flag
I promise to flag these things more clearly.
stamp
They had stamped me as a bad woman.
characterize
3 (verb) 
Definition
to grade or evaluate academic work
He was marking essays in his study.
Synonyms
grade
The college does not grade the children's work.
correct
assess
The test was to assess aptitude rather than academic achievement.
evaluate
Trained nurses are required to evaluate the patients' individual needs.
appraise
Many companies were prompted to appraise their recruitment policies.
4 (verb) 
Definition
to characterize or distinguish
the river which marks the border
Synonyms
distinguish
show
Claire showed us how to make a chocolate roulade.
illustrate
The example of the United States illustrates this point.
exemplify
The character exemplifies doubt and emotional turmoil.
denote
evince (formal)
He had never, hitherto, evinced any particular interest in economic matters.
betoken
5 (verb) 
The announcement marks the end of an extraordinary period.
Synonyms
indicate
The survey indicated that most old people are independent.
represent
I represented to him that he had behaved very foolishly.
herald
Economists said the drop could herald a fall in consumer spending.
denote
Red eyes denote strain and fatigue.
betoken
His demeanour betokened embarrassment at his prosperity.
6 (verb) 
Definition
to celebrate or commemorate an occasion or its anniversary
Thousands of people took to the streets to mark the occasion.
Synonyms
celebrate
Tom celebrated his birthday two days ago.
honour
Two pioneering surgeons were honoured with the Nobel Prize.
observe
We are observing Christmas quietly this year.
keep
My father never kept the Sabbath and I never did either.
remember
He is remembered for being bad at games.
acknowledge
He is acknowledged as an excellent goal-keeper.
recognize
Eisenhower recognized the Castro government at once.
salute
The statement salutes the changes of the past year.
commemorate
a gallery of paintings commemorating great moments in baseball history
pay tribute to
memorialize
solemnize
7 (verb) 
Definition
to characterize or distinguish
The style is marked by simplicity, clarity and candour.
Synonyms
characterize
This election campaign has been characterized by violence.
distinguish
one of the things that distinguishes artists from other people
identify
typify
These buildings typify the rich extremes of the local architecture.
8 (verb) 
Definition
to observe or notice
Mark my words. He won't last.
Synonyms
observe
In 1664 Hooke observed a reddish spot on the surface of the planet.
mind
You mind what I say now!
note
Suddenly I noted that the rain had stopped.
regard
She regarded him curiously for a moment.
notice
People should not hesitate to contact the police if they notice anything suspicious.
attend to
pay attention to
pay heed to
hearken to (archaic)
9 (verb) 
Synonyms
watch
The man was standing in the doorway watching him.
remark
Everyone has remarked what a lovely person she is.

idioms

See make your mark

Phrasal verbs

See mark someone off
See mark something down
See mark something or someone out
See mark something out
See mark something up
See up to the mark
See wide of the mark

Additional synonyms

in the sense of acknowledge
Definition
to recognize or admit the truth of a statement
He is acknowledged as an excellent goal-keeper.
Synonyms
recognize,
know,
see,
accept,
note,
celebrate,
perceive
in the sense of aim
Definition
intention or purpose
a research programme that has failed to achieve its aim
Synonyms
intention,
end,
point,
plan,
course,
mark,
goal,
design,
target,
wish,
scheme,
purpose,
direction,
desire,
object,
objective,
ambition,
intent,
aspiration,
Holy Grail (informal)
in the sense of appraise
Definition
to assess the worth, value, or quality of
Many companies were prompted to appraise their recruitment policies.
Synonyms
assess,
judge,
review,
estimate,
survey,
price,
rate,
value,
evaluate,
inspect,
gauge,
size up (informal),
eye up,
assay,
recce (slang)

Synonyms of 'mark'

mark

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of assess
Definition
to judge the worth or importance of
The test was to assess aptitude rather than academic achievement.
Synonyms
judge,
determine,
estimate,
fix,
analyse,
evaluate,
rate,
value,
check out,
compute,
gauge,
weigh up,
appraise,
size up (informal),
eye up
in the sense of assessment
He was referred to a specialist for assessment.
Synonyms
judgment,
analysis,
determination,
evaluation,
valuation,
appraisal,
estimation,
rating,
opinion,
estimate,
computation
in the sense of attribute
Definition
a quality or feature representative of a person or thing
He has every attribute a footballer could want.
Synonyms
quality,
point,
mark,
sign,
note,
feature,
property,
character,
element,
aspect,
symbol,
characteristic,
indication,
distinction,
virtue,
trait,
hallmark (British),
facet,
quirk,
peculiarity,
idiosyncrasy
in the sense of badge
Definition
any revealing feature or mark
Urbanization became both a goal and a badge of progress.
Synonyms
mark,
sign,
indication,
token,
indicator,
trademark,
hallmark
in the sense of betoken
Definition
to indicate
His demeanour betokened embarrassment at his prosperity.
Synonyms
indicate,
mark,
suggest,
evidence,
promise,
represent,
declare,
manifest,
signify,
denote,
typify,
bode,
bespeak,
augur,
presage,
portend,
prognosticate
in the sense of blemish
Definition
a defect
the blemish on his face
Synonyms
mark,
line,
spot,
scratch,
bruise,
scar,
blur,
defect,
flaw,
blot,
smudge,
imperfection,
speck,
blotch,
disfigurement,
pock,
smirch
in the sense of blemish
Definition
to spoil or tarnish
She wasn't about to blemish that pristine record.Nobody wanted to blemish his reputation at that time.
Synonyms
dishonour,
mark,
damage,
spot,
injure,
ruin,
mar,
spoil,
stain,
blur,
disgrace,
impair,
taint,
tarnish,
blot,
smudge,
disfigure,
sully,
deface,
blotch,
besmirch,
smirch
in the sense of blot
Definition
a stain on one's character
a blot on the reputation of the architectural profession
Synonyms
disgrace,
spot,
fault,
stain,
scar,
defect,
flaw,
taint,
blemish,
demerit,
smirch,
blot on your escutcheon
in the sense of blot
Definition
to cause a blemish in or on
Only one memorable slip-up has blotted his career.
Synonyms
stain,
mark,
spot,
spoil,
disgrace,
tarnish,
disfigure,
sully,
smirch
in the sense of blotch
Definition
an irregular spot or discoloration
His face was covered in red blotches.
Synonyms
mark,
spot,
patch,
splash,
stain,
blot,
smudge,
blemish,
splodge,
smirch,
smutch

Additional synonyms

in the sense of bruise
Definition
a bodily injury without a break in the skin, usually with discoloration
How did you get that bruise on your cheek?
Synonyms
discoloration,
mark,
injury,
trauma,
blemish,
black mark,
contusion (formal),
black-and-blue mark
in the sense of bruise
Definition
to damage (fruit)
Be sure to store them carefully or they'll get bruised.
Synonyms
damage,
mark,
mar,
blemish,
discolour
in the sense of character
Definition
a single letter, numeral, or symbol used in writing or printing
Chinese characters inscribed on a plaque
Synonyms
symbol,
mark,
sign,
letter,
figure,
type,
device,
logo,
emblem,
rune,
cipher,
hieroglyph
in the sense of commemorate
Definition
to honour or keep alive the memory of
a gallery of paintings commemorating great moments in baseball history
Synonyms
celebrate,
remember,
honour,
recognize,
salute,
pay tribute to,
immortalize,
memorialize
in the sense of consequence
Definition
significance or importance
He was a sad little man of no consequence.
Synonyms
status,
standing,
bottom,
rank,
distinction,
eminence,
repute,
notability
in the sense of criterion
Definition
a standard by which something can be judged or decided
Exam results shouldn't be the only criterion for your choice of school.
Synonyms
standard,
test,
rule,
measure,
principle,
proof,
par,
norm,
canon,
gauge,
yardstick,
touchstone,
bench mark
in the sense of denote
Definition
to be a sign or indication of
Red eyes denote strain and fatigue.
Synonyms
indicate,
show,
mean,
mark,
express,
import,
imply,
designate,
signify,
typify,
betoken
in the sense of distinction
Definition
excellence of character
He is a composer of distinction and sensitivity.
Synonyms
excellence,
note,
quality,
worth,
account,
rank,
reputation,
importance,
consequence,
fame,
celebrity,
merit,
superiority,
prominence,
greatness,
eminence,
renown,
repute
in the sense of earmark
Definition
a feature that enables the nature of something to be identified
a crime which bore all the earmarks of a professional job
Synonyms
characteristic,
mark,
feature,
quality,
label,
stamp,
attribute,
token,
tag,
signature,
trait,
trademark,
hallmark (British)
in the sense of effect
Definition
power to influence or produce a result
The whole effect is cool, light and airy
Synonyms
impression,
feeling,
impact,
influence

Additional synonyms

in the sense of emblem
Definition
an object or design chosen to symbolize an organization or idea
the emblem of the Red Cross
Synonyms
crest,
mark,
design,
image,
figure,
seal,
shield,
badge,
insignia,
coat of arms,
heraldic device,
sigil (rare)
in the sense of eminence
Definition
the state of being well-known and well-respected
pilots who achieved eminence in the aeronautical world
Synonyms
prominence,
reputation,
importance,
fame,
celebrity,
distinction,
note,
esteem,
rank,
dignity,
prestige,
superiority,
greatness,
renown,
pre-eminence,
repute,
notability,
illustriousness
in the sense of end
Definition
the purpose of an action
another policy designed to achieve the same end
Synonyms
purpose,
point,
reason,
goal,
design,
target,
aim,
object,
mission,
intention,
objective,
drift,
intent,
aspiration
in the sense of evaluate
Definition
to find or judge the quality or value of something
Trained nurses are required to evaluate the patients' individual needs.
Synonyms
assess,
rate,
value,
judge,
estimate,
rank,
reckon,
weigh,
calculate,
gauge,
weigh up,
appraise,
size up (informal),
assay
in the sense of evaluation
Evaluation is standard practice for the training course.
Synonyms
assessment,
rating,
judgment,
calculation,
valuation,
appraisal,
estimation
in the sense of evidence
Police said there was no evidence of a struggle.
Synonyms
sign(s),
mark,
suggestion,
trace,
indication,
token,
manifestation
in the sense of evince
Definition
to show or display (a quality or feeling) clearly
He had never, hitherto, evinced any particular interest in economic matters.
Synonyms
show,
evidence,
reveal,
establish,
express,
display,
indicate,
demonstrate,
exhibit,
make clear,
manifest,
signify,
attest,
bespeak,
betoken,
make evident
in the sense of exemplify
Definition
to serve as an example of
The character exemplifies doubt and emotional turmoil.
Synonyms
show,
represent,
display,
demonstrate,
instance,
illustrate,
exhibit,
depict,
manifest,
evidence,
embody,
serve as an example of
in the sense of fame
Definition
the state of being widely known or recognized
At the height of his fame, his every word was valued.
Synonyms
prominence,
glory,
celebrity,
stardom,
name,
credit,
reputation,
honour,
prestige,
stature,
eminence,
renown,
repute,
public esteem,
illustriousness
in the sense of feature
Definition
a prominent or distinctive part of something
The gardens are a special feature of this property.
Synonyms
aspect,
quality,
characteristic,
attribute,
point,
mark,
property,
factor,
trait,
hallmark,
facet,
peculiarity

Additional synonyms

in the sense of flag
Definition
to mark with a tag or sticker
I promise to flag these things more clearly.
Synonyms
mark,
identify,
indicate,
label,
tab,
pick out,
note,
docket
in the sense of footprint
Definition
an indentation or outline of the foot on a surface
I saw a footprint in the snow.
Synonyms
impression,
mark,
track,
trace,
outline,
imprint,
indentation
in the sense of goal
Definition
an aim or purpose
The goal is to raise as much money as possible.
Synonyms
aim,
end,
target,
purpose,
object,
intention,
objective,
ambition,
destination,
Holy Grail (informal)
in the sense of hallmark
Definition
a mark of authenticity or excellence
He uses a hallmark on the base of his lamps to distinguish them.
Synonyms
mark,
sign,
device,
stamp,
seal,
symbol,
signet,
authentication
in the sense of herald
Definition
to announce or signal the approach of
Economists said the drop could herald a fall in consumer spending.
Synonyms
indicate,
promise,
precede,
pave the way,
usher in,
harbinger,
presage,
portend,
foretoken
in the sense of honour
Definition
to give (someone) special praise, attention, or an award
Two pioneering surgeons were honoured with the Nobel Prize.
Synonyms
acclaim,
celebrate,
praise,
decorate,
compliment,
commemorate,
dignify,
commend,
glorify,
exalt,
laud (literary),
lionize
in the sense of identify
Definition
to prove or recognize as being a certain person or thing
I tried to identify her perfume.
Synonyms
recognize,
place,
name,
remember,
spot,
label,
flag,
catalogue,
tag,
diagnose,
classify,
make out,
pinpoint,
recollect,
put your finger on (informal)
in the sense of illustrate
Definition
to be an example of
The example of the United States illustrates this point.
Synonyms
demonstrate,
show,
exhibit,
emphasize,
exemplify,
explicate
in the sense of impact
Definition
the effect or impression made by something
They expect the meeting to have a marked impact on the country's future.
Synonyms
effect,
influence,
consequences,
impression,
repercussions,
ramifications
in the sense of importance
He was too puffed up with his own importance to accept the verdict.
Synonyms
prestige,
standing,
status,
rule,
authority,
influence,
distinction,
esteem,
prominence,
supremacy,
mastery,
dominion,
eminence,
ascendancy,
pre-eminence,
mana (New Zealand),
bottom

Additional synonyms

in the sense of imprint
The work had left an imprint on her vocabulary.
Synonyms
impact,
effect,
impression
in the sense of index
Definition
an indication or sign
Weeds are an index to the character of the soil.
Synonyms
indication,
guide,
sign,
mark,
note,
evidence,
signal,
symptom,
hint,
clue,
token
in the sense of insignia
Definition
a badge or emblem of membership, office, or honour
a tunic bearing the insignia of the captain of the Irish Guards
Synonyms
badge,
symbol,
decoration,
crest,
earmark,
emblem,
ensign,
distinguishing mark
in the sense of keep
Definition
to observe (a religious festival) with rites or ceremonies
My father never kept the Sabbath and I never did either.
Synonyms
honour,
mark,
respect,
celebrate,
observe,
acknowledge,
recognize,
commemorate,
ritualize,
solemnize,
perform
in the sense of level
Definition
stage or degree of progress
in order according to their level of difficulty
Synonyms
position,
standard,
degree (archaic),
grade,
standing,
stage,
rank,
status
in the sense of line
Definition
a continuous length without breadth
Draw a line down the centre of the page.
Synonyms
stroke,
mark,
rule,
score,
bar,
band,
channel,
dash,
scratch,
slash,
underline,
streak,
stripe,
groove
in the sense of measure
The local elections were seen as a measure of the government's success.
Synonyms
standard,
example,
model,
test,
par,
criterion,
norm,
benchmark,
barometer,
yardstick,
touchstone,
litmus test
in the sense of mind
Definition
to pay attention to
You mind what I say now!
Synonyms
pay attention to,
follow,
mark,
watch,
note,
regard,
respect,
notice,
attend to,
listen to,
observe,
comply with,
obey,
heed,
adhere to,
take heed of,
pay heed to
in the sense of nick
Definition
a small notch or cut
The barbed wire had left only the tiniest nick below my right eye.
Synonyms
cut,
mark,
scratch,
score,
chip,
scar,
notch,
dent,
snick
in the sense of nick
Definition
to make a small cut in
A sharp blade is likely to nick the skin and draw blood.
Synonyms
cut,
mark,
score,
damage,
chip,
scratch,
scar,
notch,
dent,
snick

Additional synonyms

in the sense of norm
Definition
a standard that is required or regarded as normal
Their actions departed from what she called the commonly accepted norms of behaviour.
Synonyms
standard,
rule,
model,
pattern,
mean,
type,
measure,
average,
par,
criterion,
benchmark,
yardstick
in the sense of notability
The book contained 48 charts, each dedicated to a person of notability.
Synonyms
fame,
celebrity,
distinction,
esteem,
eminence,
renown
in the sense of note
Definition
a written symbol representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound
He has never been able to read or transcribe musical notes.
Synonyms
symbol,
mark,
sign,
indication,
token
in the sense of note
Definition
to notice
Suddenly I noted that the rain had stopped.
Synonyms
notice,
see,
observe,
perceive
in the sense of notice
Definition
observation or attention
Nothing that went on in the hospital escaped her notice.
Synonyms
attention,
interest,
note,
regard,
consideration,
observation,
scrutiny,
heed,
cognizance
in the sense of notice
Definition
to point out or remark upon
People should not hesitate to contact the police if they notice anything suspicious.
Synonyms
observe,
see,
mind,
note,
spot,
remark,
distinguish,
perceive,
detect,
heed,
discern,
behold (archaic, literary),
mark,
eyeball (slang)
in the sense of object
Definition
an aim or purpose
The object of the exercise is to raise money for charity.
Synonyms
purpose,
aim,
end,
point,
plan,
idea,
reason,
goal,
design,
target,
principle,
function,
intention,
objective,
intent,
motive,
end in view,
end purpose,
the why and wherefore
in the sense of objective
Definition
an aim or purpose
His objective was to play golf and win.
Synonyms
purpose,
aim,
goal,
end,
plan,
hope,
idea,
design,
target,
wish,
scheme,
desire,
object,
intention,
ambition,
aspiration,
Holy Grail (informal),
end in view,
why and wherefore
in the sense of peculiarity
Definition
a distinguishing trait
a strange peculiarity of the university system
Synonyms
characteristic,
mark,
feature,
quality,
property,
attribute,
trait,
speciality,
singularity,
distinctiveness,
particularity
in the sense of pock
Definition
a pockmark
Synonyms
scar,
mark,
spot,
flaw,
blemish,
pimple,
pustule,
pockmark

Additional synonyms

in the sense of trace
Definition
a remnant of something
The church has traces of fifteenth-century frescoes.
Synonyms
remnant,
remains,
sign,
record,
mark,
evidence,
indication,
token,
relic,
vestige,
footprint,
electronic footprint
in the sense of trail
Definition
a print, mark, or scent left by a person, animal, or object
They would take no action except that of following his trail.
Synonyms
tracks,
path,
mark,
marks,
wake,
trace,
scent,
footsteps,
footprints,
spoor
in the sense of trait
Definition
a characteristic feature or quality of a person or thing
Creativity is a human trait.
Synonyms
characteristic,
feature,
quality,
attribute,
quirk,
peculiarity,
mannerism,
idiosyncrasy,
lineament
in the sense of typify
Definition
to be typical of or characterize
These buildings typify the rich extremes of the local architecture.
Synonyms
represent,
illustrate,
sum up,
characterize,
embody,
exemplify,
personify,
incarnate,
epitomize
in the sense of yardstick
Definition
a measure or standard used for comparison
an exceptional vintage by any yardstick
Synonyms
standard,
measure,
criterion,
gauge,
benchmark,
touchstone,
par

All related terms of 'mark'

make your mark
succeed, make it, make good, prosper, be a success
mark someone off
distinguish, identify
mark something out
delineate, outline
mark something up
increase the price of, raise the price of
up to the mark
satisfactory, acceptable, good enough, adequate, up to scratch
wide of the mark
inaccurate, mistaken, out, wrong, wild
mark something down
make cheaper, reduce, lower the price of
mark something or someone out
set apart, single out
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