marks
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/mɑrks/
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/mɑːks/
(mark)
impression or indication
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mark' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'mearc,' where 'mearc' meant 'boundary or sign.'
Historical Evolution
'mearc' transformed into the Middle English word 'marke,' and eventually became the modern English word 'mark.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'boundary or sign,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'visible impression or indication.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a visible impression or stain on a surface.
The book had several marks on its cover.
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Verb 1
to make a visible impression or stain on a surface.
She marked the page with a pen.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45