marks
Translation
grades, points, signs, traces
Examples
He got good marks on his test.
He got good marks on his test.
The cup left marks on the table.
The cup left marks on the table.
The runner is on his marks.
The runner is on his marks.
Grammar Patterns
((marks)) ((on sth.)) marks on something The cup left marks on the table.
((good/bad marks)) good/bad marks He got good marks on his test.
Similar Words
Synonyms: grades, scores, signs, stains
Etymology
From Old English 'mearc' meaning 'boundary, sign'. The original sense was a sign to indicate a boundary.
Memory Tips
Think of a teacher *marking* a test to give you *marks* (grades).