Super Glossary

Mark Adjective Synonyms
spot, stain, blemish, smear, smudge, trace, impression, dent, nick, scratch, pock-mark or pock, streak, line, splodge, splotch
One of the children had made a mark on the newly painted wall.

sign, symbol, insigne, emblem, device, hallmark, earmark, fingerprint, badge, characteristic, token, brand, stamp, label, identification, indication, feature, attribute, trait, quality, property
This work bears the mark of true genius.

Mark Noun Synonyms
consequence, importance, note, noteworthiness, notability, distinction, eminence, dignity, prestige, standing, account
Granada was a place of little mark as compared with Cordova.

signify, specify, indicate, designate, identify, tick, label
Mark your choice with an 'X' next to the candidate's name.

standard, criterion, norm, yardstick, level, measure
I'm afraid your son's work has not come up to the mark.

rating, grade, grading
I'd give her a low mark for originality but high marks for technique.

target, goal, objective, aim, purpose, end, object
Her criticisms fell wide of the mark.

marker, indicator, guide, signpost, landmark
The next mark, a bell-buoy, should be left to port.

influence, impression, effect
Her innovations have left their mark on all music composed since 1900.

Mark Verb Synonyms
brand, stamp, identify, characterize, distinguish
His music is marked by long atonal passages.

pay attention to, attend (to), pay heed to, note, notice, take notice of, watch, see, look at, observe, respect, mind, heed, obey
Mark the way she swings the golf club. Mark my words or you'll be sorry.

correct, grade, evaluate, assess, appraise
The teachers are busy marking exam papers.

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