Mark
Noun, Verb
UK
/mɑːk/
US
/mɑːrk/
Definition
(n) : A sign or grade.
(v) : To make a sign, show importance, or give a score.
(v) : To make a sign, show importance, or give a score.
Example
"(n) : There is a mark on the table."
"(v) : Please mark the important pages so you can find them easily later."
"(v) : The teacher marked the homework carefully and gave useful comments."
Explanation
Mark can mean different things depending on use. As a noun, it is a sign, line, or spot made on something. For example, there is a mark on the wall. It also means a score or grade, like she got a high mark in English. As a verb, to mark means to make a sign, to show something important, or to grade schoolwork. For instance, she marked the page with a small circle, please mark the important points, or the teacher marked the test papers. It can also mean to notice something carefully, like Mark my words, meaning pay attention.