mark
gb/mˈɑɹk/ us/mˈɑɹk/
A2
Англійська
~ 1600
Значення
0 значень
Іменник
A2
entity
1
Visible sign on a surface
A line, dot, or shape you can see on something.
Модель уживання:
a [mark] on [something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'mark' with 'sign', but 'sign' often means an object or symbol that gives information, not just a visible spot.
Синоніми
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.)
Антоніми
cleanliness (The state of having no marks, dirt, or stains.)
Словосполучення
leave a mark
|make a mark
|birth mark
|pen mark
|dirty mark
Теми
daily life
|appearance
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- I see a mark on your shirt.
- The book has a pen mark.
- There is a black mark on the floor.
Дієслово
A2
action
2
Make a visible sign on something
To draw or make a line, dot, or shape on something.
Модель уживання:
to mark [something] with [something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'mark' with 'highlight', but 'highlight' means to make something stand out using color or emphasis.
Синоніми
label (To attach or write identifying information, sometimes in addition to marking.)
Антоніми
erase (To remove a mark from a surface.)
Словосполучення
mark a page
|mark territory
|mark the spot
|mark with pen
Теми
daily life
|art
|daily_life
|communication
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- Mark your name on the paper.
- Please mark the box you want.
- I will mark the date in my calendar.
Дієслово
B1
action
3
Give a score or grade
To check work and give it a score or grade.
Модель уживання:
to mark [someone's] [work/test]
Поширена помилка:
Learners might confuse 'mark' meaning 'grade' with 'mark' meaning 'make visible lines'. Context usually clarifies which is meant.
Синоніми
grade (Common in American English; same meaning but with regional variation.)
Антоніми
ignore (To not assess or evaluate the work at all.)
Словосполучення
mark essays
|mark exams
|mark homework
Теми
education
|work
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- The teacher will mark our tests.
- She marked my homework today.
- He is marking the exam papers now.
Іменник
A2
entity
4
Symbol or written sign
A letter, number, or other sign used in writing or printing.
Синоніми
symbol (A general term for an object or sign representing something else.)
Антоніми
blank space (An empty area without any symbols or marks.)
Словосполучення
punctuation mark
|question mark
|check mark
Теми
language
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Іменник
B2
entity
5
Significant point in time/stage
A special time that shows something has changed or improved.
Синоніми
milestone (Commonly used for important events in life or progress in projects.)
Антоніми
setback (An event that delays progress instead of marking achievement.)
Словосполучення
reach a mark
|milestone mark
Теми
time
|milestones
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Граматика
Словникова форма
mark
IPA
GB/mˈɑɹk/
US/mˈɑɹk/
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mark (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (mark)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: mark
- Plural: marks
Verb
- Base: mark
- 3rd Person Singular: marks
- Present Participle: marking
- Past: marked
Споріднені слова
Forms
marks
noun
marking
verb
marked
verb
Core family
marker
noun A2
Negative and opposite forms
unmarked
adjective
Advanced or less common
markedly
adverb
Вирази
hit the mark
1/hˈɪt ðə mˈɑɹk/
idiom
Achieve exactly what was intended
To do something exactly right or as planned.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- Your guess was right on the mark.
- Her analysis was on the mark.