mark
gb/mˈɑɹk/ us/mˈɑɹk/
A2
Angielski
~ 1600
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
Rzeczownik
A2
entity
1
Visible sign on a surface
A line, dot, or shape you can see on something.
Schemat użycia:
a [mark] on [something]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'mark' with 'sign', but 'sign' often means an object or symbol that gives information, not just a visible spot.
Synonimy
stain (Often refers to a dirty or unwanted mark caused by a substance.)
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spot (A small round area of color or dirt on a surface.)
Antonimy
cleanliness (The state of having no marks, dirt, or stains.)
Kolokacje
leave a mark
|make a mark
|birth mark
|pen mark
|dirty mark
Tematy
daily life
|appearance
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- There was a red mark on the wall where the paint had chipped.
- She noticed a small pencil mark on the paper.
- The table had several water marks from glasses.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- I see a mark on your shirt.
- The book has a pen mark.
- There is a black mark on the floor.
Czasownik
A2
action
2
Make a visible sign on something
To draw or make a line, dot, or shape on something.
Schemat użycia:
to mark [something] with [something]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'mark' with 'highlight', but 'highlight' means to make something stand out using color or emphasis.
Synonimy
label (To attach or write identifying information, sometimes in addition to marking.)
Antonimy
erase (To remove a mark from a surface.)
Kolokacje
mark a page
|mark territory
|mark the spot
|mark with pen
Tematy
daily life
|art
|daily_life
|communication
Przykłady
- Please mark the correct answer on the form.
- She marked her name on the inside cover of the book.
- The teacher marked the students' work with red ink.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- Mark your name on the paper.
- Please mark the box you want.
- I will mark the date in my calendar.
Czasownik
B1
action
3
Give a score or grade
To check work and give it a score or grade.
Schemat użycia:
to mark [someone's] [work/test]
Częsty błąd:
Learners might confuse 'mark' meaning 'grade' with 'mark' meaning 'make visible lines'. Context usually clarifies which is meant.
Synonimy
grade (Common in American English; same meaning but with regional variation.)
Antonimy
ignore (To not assess or evaluate the work at all.)
Kolokacje
mark essays
|mark exams
|mark homework
Tematy
education
|work
Przykłady
- The professor spent the weekend marking essays.
- Teachers have to mark hundreds of exam papers each year.
- I still need to mark your homework before tomorrow.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The teacher will mark our tests.
- She marked my homework today.
- He is marking the exam papers now.
Rzeczownik
A2
entity
4
Symbol or written sign
A letter, number, or other sign used in writing or printing.
Synonimy
symbol (A general term for an object or sign representing something else.)
Antonimy
blank space (An empty area without any symbols or marks.)
Kolokacje
punctuation mark
|question mark
|check mark
Tematy
language
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- Use an exclamation mark to show strong feeling.
- The check mark means your answer is correct.
- There was a strange mark carved into the stone.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- Put a question mark at the end of the sentence.
- I see a check mark on my paper.
- He wrote his special mark on the letter.
Rzeczownik
B2
entity
5
Significant point in time/stage
A special time that shows something has changed or improved.
Synonimy
milestone (Commonly used for important events in life or progress in projects.)
Antonimy
setback (An event that delays progress instead of marking achievement.)
Kolokacje
reach a mark
|milestone mark
Tematy
time
|milestones
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- This victory marks an important stage in our campaign.
- His 50th birthday was a real mark in his life.
- The launch of the new product was a major mark for the company.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- Her graduation was an important mark in her life.
- Winning the game was a big mark for our team.
- This day is a special mark for our family.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
mark
IPA
GB/mˈɑɹk/
US/mˈɑɹk/
Sylaby i akcent
mark (1 sylaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (mark)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: mark
- Plural: marks
Verb
- Base: mark
- 3rd Person Singular: marks
- Present Participle: marking
- Past: marked
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
marks
noun
marking
verb
marked
verb
Core family
marker
noun A2
Negative and opposite forms
unmarked
adjective
Advanced or less common
markedly
adverb
Wyrażenia
hit the mark
1/hˈɪt ðə mˈɑɹk/
idiom
Achieve exactly what was intended
To do something exactly right or as planned.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- Your guess was right on the mark.
- Her analysis was on the mark.