Synonyms for

Marco

Verb / ˈmɑ:rkəʊ / Another word for marco — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a male given name

Synonyms & similar words

Mark Marcus Martin Mario Marius Marcel Marcellus Marlon Marshall Marty Maurice Mauricio Max Maxim Maxwell Miguel Mike Mitch Mitchell Monte

Synonyms by register

Formal

benchmark standard criterion yardstick

Informal

guide reference example model

Literary

touchstone paragon ideal

Antonyms

unimportant minor insignificant trivial small negligible

Common collocations

  • marco polo
  • marco polo bridge
  • marco polo sheep
  • marco polo expedition
  • marco polo game
  • marco polo restaurant

Word family

noun marco

Usage note

The word 'marco' is most commonly recognized as part of the name 'Marco Polo', the famous explorer. It is rarely used as a standalone word in modern English outside of this specific context or the children's game.

Example sentences

  1. Marco is a popular name in Italy.
  2. My cousin's name is Marco and he is very funny.
  3. I have a friend named Marco who loves to play soccer.
  4. Marco Polo was a famous explorer from Italy.
  5. I met a boy named Marco at the park yesterday.

Quotes

  • "Hey Marco, Polo!" - Unknown
  • "I am Marco, the phoenix!" - Marco the Phoenix (One Piece)
  • "I am Marco, and I am not ashamed of who I am." - Marco Rubio

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