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Meaning of the word marks in English

What does marks mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

marks

Noun

1.

a small area on a surface having a different color from its surroundings, typically one caused by accident or damage.

Example:
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the blow left a red mark down one side of her face
Synonym:
blemish streak spot fleck dot blot stain smear trace speck speckle blotch smudge smut smirch fingermark fingerprint impression imprint bruise discoloration scar pit pockmark pock scratch dent chip notch nick line score cut incision gash marking blaze stripe birthmark splotch splodge stigma
2.

a line, figure, or symbol made as an indication or record of something.

Example:
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the first syllable has a stress mark
Synonym:
symbol sign character exclamation mark question mark quotation mark diacritic

Verb

1.

make a visible impression or stain on.

Example:
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he fingered the photograph gently, careful not to mark it
Synonym:
discolor stain smear smudge streak blotch blot blemish dirty smirch damage deface disfigure pockmark pit bruise scrape scratch scar dent chip nick notch score cut gash splotch splodge
2.

write a word or symbol on (an object), typically for identification.

Example:
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she marked all her possessions with her name
Synonym:
name initial label tag hallmark watermark brand stamp earmark indicate flag tab show identify designate delineate denote tick
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mark marked question mark exclamation mark quotation mark strawberry mark stress mark