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mark

The correct spelling is mark.

How to pronounce mark

/mɑɹk/
noun

IPA: /mɑɹk/

Say it like: Mar-k

The correct spelling is mark. (heading) Boundary, land within a boundary. For example: "to mark a box or bale of merchandise"

Usage Examples

to mark a box or bale of merchandise

See where this pencil has marked the paper.

She folded over the corner of the page to mark where she left off reading.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.(heading) Boundary, land within a boundary.
  2. 2.(heading) Characteristic, sign, visible impression.
  3. 3.(heading) Indicator of position, objective etc.
  4. 4.(heading) Attention.
  5. 5.A measure of weight (especially for gold and silver), once used throughout Europe, equivalent to 8 oz.

verb

  1. 1.To put a mark on (something); to make (something) recognizable by a mark; to label or write on (something).
  2. 2.To leave a mark (often an undesirable or unwanted one) on (something).
  3. 3.To have a long-lasting negative impact on (someone or something).
  4. 4.To create an indication of (a location).
  5. 5.To be an indication of (something); to show where (something) is located.

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