marks (A2)
noun, verb
Pronunciation: mɑːrks
Definition
A visible sign or impression on a surface, or a number or grade given in a test or examination.
Examples
The exam was worth 100 marks.
He left a small mark on the table with his cup.
The artist's signature is a distinctive mark of his work.
How to Use marks
- make a mark (idiom)
- To be remembered or have a significant impact. — "She hopes to make her mark in the fashion industry."
- leave a mark (collocation)
- To have a lasting effect or impression. — "The war left a deep mark on the country's economy."
- mark down (phrasal verb)
- To reduce the price of something. — "The store marked down all the winter clothes."
- mark up (phrasal verb)
- To increase the price of something. — "The retailer marked up the goods by 50%."
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