mark
gb/mˈɑɹk/ us/mˈɑɹk/
A2
English
~ 1600
nyom, folt, megjelöl, bejelöl, ráír, javít, osztályoz, értékel, jel, írásjel, mérföldkő, fontos állomás, fordulópont
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
a [mark] on [something]
There was a red mark on the wall where the paint had chipped.
Ott, ahol lepattogzott a festék, piros folt volt a falon.
She noticed a small pencil mark on the paper.
Észrevett egy apró ceruzanyomot a papíron.
The table had several water marks from glasses.
Learner examples
I see a mark on your shirt.
Látok egy foltot az ingeden.
The book has a pen mark.
Tollnyom van a könyvben.
There is a black mark on the floor.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'mark' with 'sign', but 'sign' often means an object or symbol that gives information, not just a visible spot.
Meaning
Visible sign on a surface
Collocations
leave a mark
|make a mark
|birth mark
|pen mark
|dirty mark
Synonyms
stain (Often refers to a dirty or unwanted mark caused by a substance.)
|
spot (A small round area of color or dirt on a surface.)
Antonyms
cleanliness (The state of having no marks, dirt, or stains.)
Themes
daily life
|appearance
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A line, dot, or shape you can see on something.
A line, spot, or other shape that is made on a surface and can be seen.
VERB
A2
2
Usage pattern:
to mark [something] with [something]
Please mark the correct answer on the form.
Kérjük, jelölje meg a helyes választ az űrlapon.
She marked her name on the inside cover of the book.
Ráírta a nevét a könyv borítójának belső oldalára.
The teacher marked the students' work with red ink.
Learner examples
Mark your name on the paper.
Írd rá a neved a papírra.
Please mark the box you want.
Kérlek, jelöld be a kívánt négyzetet.
I will mark the date in my calendar.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'mark' with 'highlight', but 'highlight' means to make something stand out using color or emphasis.
Meaning
Make a visible sign on something
Collocations
mark a page
|mark territory
|mark the spot
|mark with pen
Synonyms
label (To attach or write identifying information, sometimes in addition to marking.)
Antonyms
erase (To remove a mark from a surface.)
Themes
daily life
|art
|daily_life
|communication
Definition
To draw or make a line, dot, or shape on something.
To create a visible line, spot, or symbol on a surface.
VERB
B1
3
Usage pattern:
to mark [someone's] [work/test]
The professor spent the weekend marking essays.
A professzor egész hétvégén esszéket javított.
Teachers have to mark hundreds of exam papers each year.
A tanároknak évente több száz vizsgadolgozatot kell kijavítaniuk.
I still need to mark your homework before tomorrow.
Learner examples
The teacher will mark our tests.
A tanár ki fogja javítani a tesztjeinket.
She marked my homework today.
Ma kijavította a házi feladatomat.
He is marking the exam papers now.
Common mistake:
Learners might confuse 'mark' meaning 'grade' with 'mark' meaning 'make visible lines'. Context usually clarifies which is meant.
Meaning
Give a score or grade
Collocations
mark essays
|mark exams
|mark homework
Synonyms
grade (Common in American English; same meaning but with regional variation.)
Antonyms
ignore (To not assess or evaluate the work at all.)
Themes
education
|work
Definition
To check work and give it a score or grade.
To assess and record the quality of work, giving it a score or grade.
NOUN
A2
4
Use an exclamation mark to show strong feeling.
Használj felkiáltójelet az erős érzelem kifejezésére.
The check mark means your answer is correct.
A pipa azt jelenti, hogy a válaszod helyes.
There was a strange mark carved into the stone.
Learner examples
Put a question mark at the end of the sentence.
Tegyél kérdőjelet a mondat végére.
I see a check mark on my paper.
A dolgozatomon látok egy pipát.
He wrote his special mark on the letter.
Meaning
Symbol or written sign
Collocations
punctuation mark
|question mark
|check mark
Synonyms
symbol (A general term for an object or sign representing something else.)
Antonyms
blank space (An empty area without any symbols or marks.)
Themes
language
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A letter, number, or other sign used in writing or printing.
A symbol, sign, or character used to give information or indicate something.
NOUN
B2
5
This victory marks an important stage in our campaign.
Ez a győzelem fontos mérföldkövet jelent a kampányunkban.
His 50th birthday was a real mark in his life.
Az ötvenedik születésnapja igazi mérföldkő volt az életében.
The launch of the new product was a major mark for the company.
Learner examples
Her graduation was an important mark in her life.
A diploma megszerzése fontos mérföldkő volt az életében.
Winning the game was a big mark for our team.
A mérkőzés megnyerése fontos mérföldkő volt a csapatunk számára.
This day is a special mark for our family.
Meaning
Significant point in time/stage
Collocations
reach a mark
|milestone mark
Synonyms
milestone (Commonly used for important events in life or progress in projects.)
Antonyms
setback (An event that delays progress instead of marking achievement.)
Themes
time
|milestones
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A special time that shows something has changed or improved.
An important point in time, especially one that represents progress or achievement.
Grammar
Dictionary form
mark
IPA
GB/mˈɑɹk/
US/mˈɑɹk/
Syllables & stress
mark (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (mark)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: mark
- Plural: marks
Verb
- Base: mark
- 3rd Person Singular: marks
- Present Participle: marking
- Past: marked
Word family
Forms
marks
noun
marking
verb
marked
verb
Core family
marker
noun A2
Negative and opposite forms
unmarked
adjective
Advanced or less common
markedly
adverb
Expressions
hit the mark
1/hˈɪt ðə mˈɑɹk/
idiom
Achieve exactly what was intended
To do something exactly right or as planned.
Examples
- Her joke really hit the mark with the audience.
- The marketing campaign hit the mark perfectly.
leave a mark
1/lˈiv ə mˈɑɹk/
fixed phrase
Cause lasting effect/damage/impact
To cause change that stays for a long time.
Examples
- The accident left a mark on his leg.
- That speech left a mark on everyone who heard it.
make your mark
1/mˈeɪk jˈʊɹ mˈɑɹk/
idiom
Achieve recognition or success
To do something important so people remember you.
Examples
- She really made her mark in the fashion industry.
- He made his mark as a talented writer.
off the mark
1/ˈɔf ðə mˈɑɹk/
idiom
Incorrect about something specific
Not correct about something you said or thought.
Examples
- His prediction was way off the mark.
- You're slightly off the mark with that answer.
on the mark
1/ˈɔn ðə mˈɑɹk/
idiom
Exactly correct or accurate
To be right or correct about something.
Examples
- Your guess was right on the mark.
- Her analysis was on the mark.