mark
noun (DIFFERENT AREA) /mɑːk/
/mɑːrk/ Definition
B2 [C] a small area on the surface of something that is damaged, dirty, or different in some way: There were dirty marks on her trousers where she had wiped her hands. His fingers had left marks on the table's polished surface. She had a red mark on her arm where she'd burned herself.Dirt and untidiness › [C] a typical feature or one that allows you to recognize someone or something: Did your attacker have any distinguishing marks, such as a scar or a birthmark? You can tell which puppy is which from the marks (also markings) on their fur.Conditions and characteristics
(Definition of mark noun (DIFFERENT AREA) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- -ability suffix
- -age suffix (STATE)
- -ance suffix
- -ancy suffix
- -ity suffix
- -ive suffix
- ambience noun
- character noun (QUALITY)
- complexion noun (CHARACTER)
- condition noun (STATE)
- feature noun (QUALITY)
- hallmark noun (CHARACTERISTIC)
- in the shape of sth idiom
- local colour noun
- mien noun
- respect noun (FEATURE)
- shape noun (CONDITION)
- streak noun (CHARACTERISTIC)
- tenor noun (CHARACTER)
- vein noun (LAYER)
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