marked

/mɑ:kt/

Thân thiện

He has a marked limp when he walks.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Clearly noticeable or evident; distinct: "Marked" describes something that is easily seen, recognized, or is prominent.
   • Singled out for attention, especially of a negative kind: "Marked" can describe a person who is the object of suspicion, vengeance, or special notice.
   • Having a visible mark or indication: "Marked" can literally mean bearing a physical mark, sign, or characteristic.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • There was a marked improvement in her test scores after she started studying regularly. (The improvement was clear and noticeable.)
  • After testifying against the crime boss, he became a marked man. (He was singled out as a target for retaliation.)
  • The trail was marked with blue paint on the trees. (The trail had visible indicators.)

Advanced Usage

• "Marked contrast": A very clear and obvious difference.
  • There is a marked contrast between his public persona and his private behavior.
• "Marked tendency": A strong and clear inclination or pattern.
  • The data shows a marked tendency for sales to increase in the winter months.

Variants and Related Words

• Markedly (adverb): In a clearly noticeable manner.
  • The patient's condition improved markedly after the new treatment.
• Unmarked (adjective): Not bearing identification or a visible sign; not singled out.
  • She drove an unmarked police car.

Synonyms

• Pronounced: Very noticeable or conspicuous.
• Distinct: Readily distinguishable from others; clear.
• Conspicuous: Standing out so as to be clearly visible; attracting notice.

Antonyms

• Unnoticeable: Not easily seen or noticed.
• Subtle: So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; not obvious.

Related Phrases

• A marked man/woman: A person who is singled out, especially for danger, persecution, or vengeance.
  • The whistleblower knew he was now a marked man.
• Well-marked: Clearly indicated or defined.
  • We followed the well-marked path through the forest.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having or as if having an identifying mark or a mark as specified; often used in combination
   • played with marked cards
   • a scar-marked face
   • well-marked roads
2. singled out for notice or especially for a dire fate
   • a marked man
3. strongly marked; easily noticeable
   • walked with a marked limp
   • a pronounced flavor of cinnamon

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