marks

Meanings

• Noun

  A symbol or mark used to indicate something, especially on a map or chart.

• Verb

  To leave a mark or trace, as of one's presence or passing.

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Pronunciation

1. /mɑɹks/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

Mk , Mk. , heed , observance , blemish , scar , scratch , stain , characterize , typify , classify , mark out , commemorate , solemnize , demonstrate , indicate , manifest , reveal , show , signal , destine , mark out , target , display , show , write , draw , trace , grade , score , hear , note , notice , observe , perceive , see , heed , listen to , look at , observe , watch , represent , see , Deutsche Mark , Deutschmark , German mark

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with marks
arks , sparks

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Homonyms

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1. Marks (en) : Symbol or mark
   

2. Marks (fr) : Past tense of the verb 'marquer,' meaning 'to mark'
   

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Homophones

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1. marks
   

2. marques
   

3. marksman
   

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Variants

List of all variants of marks that leads to same result
mark , mark time , marked , marked time , marking , marking time , marks , marks time , maraka , marka , markas , John Mark , Mark , Marks , full marks , stretch marks , high marks , high/top marks , top marks , skid marks , take her marks , take his marks , take one's marks , take their marks

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Forms

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marks of approval, marks of identification, marks of progress

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Etymology

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The word 'marks' comes from the Old English word 'marcian,' meaning 'to mark.'

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Trivia

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1. The earliest known use of marks dates back to around 30,000 BC, with the discovery of cave paintings in France.

2. The term 'marks' is also used in music to refer to a note or symbol indicating a specific pitch or duration.

3. In some cultures, leaving a mark on an object is believed to imbue it with the owner's spirit or energy.

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Related Concepts

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1. Symbol: A mark or sign used to represent an idea, concept, or object.

2. Graph: A visual representation of data, often using marks to represent data points.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'marks' has been used metaphorically to represent a person's reputation or standing. In art, the use of marks refers to the visible traces left by an artist's tools.

How to Memorize "marks"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a map with various marks indicating different locations.
   - Visualize a person leaving marks in the sand as they walk.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'marks' with the image of a map or a person leaving a trail.
   - Think of the word 'marks' as a shorthand for 'marks of approval' or 'marks of identification'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Marks' to remember 'Map, Approval, Reputation, Key, Symbol.'
   - Create a sentence using the word 'marks' and remember the first letter of each word in the sentence.

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