A2verb 1K

Mark

🇬🇧 UK /["/mɑːk/","/mɑːks/","/mɑːkt/","/ˈmɑːkɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/mɑːrk/","/mɑːrks/","/mɑːrkt/","/ˈmɑːrkɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Mark

to write or draw a symbol, line, etc. on something in order to give information about it

In simple words: A sign or a symbol that shows something.

Mark in a sentence

• Please mark your answers clearly on the test sheet.
• She decided to mark the important sections of the book.
• The teacher will mark our papers this weekend.
• He took a deep breath and tried to mark his place on the map.
• They used chalk to mark the boundaries of the game area.

How to use Mark

Used in both written and spoken contexts. Appropriate for discussions about grades, impressions, or signs. Avoid using it in overly formal writing.

Grammar pattern

mark + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'mark' like a checkmark made with a pen.

Related words

Collocations with Mark

• clearly
• carefully
• indelibly
• as
• for
• in
• indelibly
• permanently
• deeply
• effectively
• officially
• publicly
• appear to
• seem to
• effectively
• officially
• publicly
• appear to
• seem to
• indelibly
• permanently
• deeply

Synonyms for Mark

• indicate

Opposites of Mark

• erase
• remove
• ignore

Common mistakes with Mark

• Confused with 'make' when referring to creating something.
• Using 'mark' as a noun without context (e.g., 'give a mark' instead of 'give a grade').

Frequently asked questions about Mark

What does Mark mean?

A sign or a symbol that shows something.

What is the definition of Mark?

to write or draw a symbol, line, etc. on something in order to give information about it

How do you use Mark in a sentence?

Please mark your answers clearly on the test sheet.

Can you give another example of Mark?

She decided to mark the important sections of the book.

What are synonyms for Mark?

Common alternatives include indicate.

What is the opposite of Mark?

Opposite meanings include erase, remove, ignore.

What words go with Mark?

It commonly pairs with clearly, carefully, indelibly, as, for, in, indelibly, permanently, deeply, effectively, officially, publicly, appear to, seem to, effectively, officially, publicly, appear to, seem to, indelibly, permanently, deeply.

What are common mistakes when using Mark?

Confused with 'make' when referring to creating something. Using 'mark' as a noun without context (e.g., 'give a mark' instead of 'give a grade').

How do you pronounce Mark?

US: /["/mɑːrk/","/mɑːrks/","/mɑːrkt/","/ˈmɑːrkɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/mɑːk/","/mɑːks/","/mɑːkt/","/ˈmɑːkɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Mark?

Used in both written and spoken contexts. Appropriate for discussions about grades, impressions, or signs. Avoid using it in overly formal writing.

What CEFR level is Mark?

"Mark" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.