mark

noun
UK: /mɑːk/
US: /mɑːrk/

  1. A visible sign or impression on a surface.

    1. There is a mark on the wall after picture was removed. [ ] [ ]
    2. The teacher put a small mark on the map to show the location of city. [ ] [ ]

  2. A symbol or grade indicating the quality of work.

    1. I got a good mark on my English test last week. [ ] [ ]
    2. His exam mark was surprisingly low, considering how much he had studied. [ ] [ ]

  3. An indication of something; a sign or evidence.

    1. The illness left its mark on her face for a long time. [ ] [ ]
    2. The economic crisis left a deep mark on the country's development plans. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

sign grade score note impression trace
mark verb

  1. To make a visible sign or impression on something.

    1. Please mark the correct answer on the exam paper. [ ] [ ]
    2. The explorers marked the trees to show the route they took through the forest. [ ] [ ]

  2. To indicate or identify something.

    1. Please mark your calendars for the meeting next Tuesday. [ ] [ ]
    2. The event marked a turning point in the history of the organization. [ ] [ ]

  3. To grade or assess something.

    1. The teacher will mark the tests over the weekend carefully. [ ] [ ]
    2. He spent the evening marking essays, providing feedback to each student. [ ] [ ]
mark idiom

  1. To pay attention to something

    1. Mark my words this situation will change soon enough. [ ] [ ]
    2. Mark what I'm saying, because it is crucial for the project's success. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mark" in English means: A visible sign or impression on a surface., A symbol or grade indicating the quality of work., An indication of something; a sign or evidence..

The phonetic transcription of "mark" is /mɑːk/ in British English and /mɑːrk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mark": sign, grade, score, note, impression, trace.

Example usage of "mark": "There is a mark on the wall after picture was removed.". More examples on the page.