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Moderatemarked
The correct spelling is marked.
How to pronounce marked
/ˈmɑːkɪd/
adjectiveIPA: /ˈmɑːkɪd/
Say it like: Mar-ked
The correct spelling is marked. Having a visible or identifying mark. For example: "The eighth century BC saw a marked increase in the general wealth of Cyprus."
Usage Examples
“The eighth century BC saw a marked increase in the general wealth of Cyprus.”
“e.g. in author and authoress, the latter is marked for its gender by a suffix.”
“A marked man.”
Meanings
adjective
- 1.Having a visible or identifying mark.
- 2.Clearly evident; noticeable; conspicuous.
- 3.(of a word, form, or phoneme) Distinguished by a positive feature.
- 4.Singled out; suspicious; treated with hostility; the object of vengeance.
- 5.(of a police vehicle) In police livery, as opposed to unmarked.
verb
- 1.To put a mark on (something); to make (something) recognizable by a mark; to label or write on (something).
- 2.To leave a mark (often an undesirable or unwanted one) on (something).
- 3.To have a long-lasting negative impact on (someone or something).
- 4.To create an indication of (a location).
- 5.To be an indication of (something); to show where (something) is located.
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