All Definitions for Mark
Below are all the dictionary definitions of mark:
1Boundary, land within a boundary.
2A stone or post used to indicate position and guide travellers.
3Characteristic, sign, visible impression.
4An omen
5A symptomatic indicator of something.
6A characteristic feature.
7A visible impression or sign
8A blemish, scratch, or stain, whether accidental or intentional.
9A sign or brand on a person.
10A written character or sign.
11A stamp or other indication of provenance, quality etc.
12A particular design or make of an item (now usually with following numeral).
13A score for finding the correct answer, or other academic achievement
14The sum of such points gained as out of a possible total.
15Indicator of position, objective etc.
16A target for shooting at with a projectile.
17An indication or sign used for reference or measurement.
18The target or intended victim of a swindle, fixed game or con game
19A gullible person
20A professional wrestling fan who believes matches are legitimate contests rather than scripted or predetermined
21A catch of the ball directly from a kick of 10 metres or more without having been touched in transit, resulting in a free kick.
22The line indicating an athlete's starting-point.
23A score for a sporting achievement.
24An official note that is added to a record kept about someone's behavior or performance.
25A specified level on a scale denoting gas-powered oven temperatures.
26The model number of a device
27A device model.
28Limit or standard of action or fact.
29Badge or sign of honour, rank, or official station.
30A characteristic or essential attribute
31A differential.
32One of the bits of leather or coloured bunting placed upon a sounding line at intervals of from two to five fathoms. (The unmarked fathoms are called "deeps".)
33Attention.
34Importance, noteworthiness. (Generally in postmodifier “of mark”.)
35To put a mark on (something)
36To make (something) recognizable by a mark
37To label or write on (something).
38To leave a mark (often an undesirable or unwanted one) on (something).
39To have a long-lasting negative impact on (someone or something).
40To create an indication of (a location).
41To be an indication of (something)
42To show where (something) is located.
43To indicate (something) in writing or by other symbols.
44To create (a mark) on a surface.
45To celebrate or acknowledge (an event) through an action of some kind.
46To identify (someone as a particular type of person or as having a particular role).
47To assign (someone) to a particular category or class.
48To choose or intend (someone) for a particular end or purpose.
49To be a point in time or space at which something takes place
50To accompany or be accompanied by (an event, action, etc.)
51To coincide with.
52To be typical or characteristic of (something).
53To distinguish (one person or thing from another).
54To focus one's attention on (something or someone)
55To pay attention to, to take note of.
56To become aware of (something) through the physical senses.
57To hold (someone) in one's line of sight.
58To indicate the correctness of and give a score to (a school assignment, exam answers, etc.).
59To record that (someone) has a particular status.
60To keep account of
61To enumerate and register
62To keep score.
63To follow a player not in possession of the ball when defending, to prevent them receiving a pass easily.
64To catch the ball directly from a kick of 15 metres or more without having been touched in transit, resulting in a free kick.
65To put a marker in the place of one's ball.
66To sing softly, sometimes an octave lower than usual, in order to protect one's voice during a rehearsal.
67A boundary
68A border or frontier.
69A boundary-post or fence.
70A type of small region or principality.
71A common, or area of common land, especially among early Germanic peoples.
72Resemblance, likeness, image.
73The female genitals.
74Preeminence
75High position.
76Attention, notice.
77Regard
78Respect.
79A half pound, a traditional unit of mass equivalent to 226.8 g.
80Similar half-pound units in other measurement systems, chiefly used for gold and silver.
81A half pound, a former English and Scottish currency equivalent to 13 shillings and fourpence and notionally equivalent to a mark of sterling silver.
82Other similar currencies notionally equal to a mark of silver or gold.
83A former currency of Germany and West Germany.
84The Gospel of St. Mark, a book of the New Testament of the Bible. Traditionally the second of the four gospels.
85Mark the Evangelist, also called John Mark, the first patriarch of Alexandria, credited with the authorship of the Gospel of Mark.
86A male given name from Latin.
87A surname.
88A village and civil parish in Somerset, England, previously in Sedgemoor district (OS grid ref ST3747).
89Alternative form of march. [(intransitive) To walk with long, regular strides, as a soldier does.]
90Abbreviation of Markarian. [A surname from Armenian
91Ariant forms Markaryan, (Eastern Armenian) Margaryan.]
About synonyms for mark
Finding the right synonym for mark helps writers avoid repetition and add precision to their work. Defined as "Boundary, land within a boundary.", mark has 7 alternatives that can fit different contexts and tones.
Each synonym carries a slightly different shade of meaning. Score is the most direct replacement in most situations. Grade works well in formal or professional contexts. Stain is often preferred when the context calls for a more specific or nuanced expression.
When choosing a synonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal synonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual synonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all synonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best alternative. The list above provides the most common and useful replacements for mark, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.