marks
Definition
- Noun:
- Plural form of 'mark': The word "marks" is the standard plural form of the noun "mark." It refers to multiple individual signs, symbols, impressions, or indicators.
- Signs or symbols: Visible traces or impressions made on a surface.
- Grades or scores: Evaluative scores or grades given to academic work or performance.
- Targets or goals: Objects or points aimed at.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The teacher made red marks on the essay. (The teacher made multiple corrections or annotations.)
- His boots left muddy marks on the clean floor. (His boots left multiple dirty impressions.)
- She received high marks on all her exams. (She received multiple good grades or scores.)
- The archers aimed at their marks. (The archers aimed at their individual targets.)
Advanced Usage
- "to make one's mark": to achieve recognition or success.
- She has already made her mark in the field of science. (She has already achieved significant success.)
- "to be wide of the mark": to be incorrect or inaccurate.
- His estimate of the cost was wide of the mark. (His estimate was very inaccurate.)
- "to hit the mark": to be correct or accurate.
- Your analysis really hit the mark. (Your analysis was very accurate.)
Variants and Related Words
- Mark (n, v): The singular form of the noun, or the verb meaning to make a mark, to indicate, or to grade.
- Marked (adj): Having a mark or marks; noticeable, significant.
- There was a marked improvement in his health.
- Marker (n): An object used to make marks; a sign or indicator.
- She used a red marker to highlight the text.
Synonyms
- Stains: Discolored patches or spots.
- Scores: Points or grades.
- Signs: Indicators or symbols.
- Scratches: Thin, shallow marks on a surface.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Mark down: To reduce the price of an item; to write something down.
- The store marked down all winter clothing.
- Mark up: To increase the price of an item; to annotate a text.
- Publishers mark up the price for bookstores.
- Mark off: To separate or designate an area with marks.
- They marked off the construction zone with tape.
Related Idioms
- "Overstep the mark": To go beyond acceptable limits.
- His criticism overstepped the mark and became offensive.
- "Up to the mark": Meeting the required standard.
- His recent work has not been up to the mark.
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English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
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