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A customer shops at Marks & Spencer for a new coat.

Definition
  1. 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.
marks

A customer shops at Marks & Spencer for a new coat.

Noun
  1. English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

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