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Marks

Verb / mɑ:rks / Another word for marks — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Marks are symbols or signs that are used to show something, such as a score or a grade.

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Common collocations

  • leave marks
  • make marks
  • score marks
  • pencil marks
  • birth marks
  • battle marks
  • scars and marks
  • distinguishing marks

Word family

noun mark
verb mark
adjective marked

Usage note

The word 'marks' can refer to visible signs of something, such as a stain or a wound, or to a grade or score. It can also be used figuratively to indicate the impact or effect of something.

Example sentences

  1. The marks on the wall showed how much the child had grown.
  2. I made a mark on the page to remember where I left off.
  3. The athlete set a new world record and broke the old mark.
  4. The teacher used a red pen to put marks on the students' papers.
  5. The artist used a brush to make marks on the canvas.

Quotes

  • "The true test of a champion is not whether he can triumph, but whether he can overcome obstacles." - Garth Brooks
  • "The only way to do great work is to love what you do." - Steve Jobs
  • "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston Churchill

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