Cool MateMark
UK /["/mɑːk/","/mɑːks/","/mɑːkt/","/ˈmɑːkɪŋ/"]/US /["/mɑːrk/","/mɑːrks/","/mɑːrkt/","/ˈmɑːrkɪŋ/"]/
Definition
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.
Examples
- 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.
Usage notes
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.
Collocations
- 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
- indicate
Antonyms
- erase
- remove
- ignore
Common mistakes
- 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').