mark
Translation
to mark, to grade, to indicate, to celebrate
Examples
Please mark the correct answer.
Please mark the correct answer.
The teacher is marking our exams.
The teacher is marking our exams.
This event marks the start of the festival.
This event marks the start of the festival.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to put a sign on (sth.) Please mark the correct answer.
((sth.)) to grade (sth.) The teacher is marking our exams.
((sth.)) to be a sign of (sth.) This event marks the start of the festival.
Similar Words
Synonyms: indicate, label, grade
Etymology
From Old English 'mearc' meaning 'boundary, sign'.
Memory Tips
Imagine making a 'mark' on a map with an 'X'.