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mark
noun · Say it: MARK
What it means
Foundationa small spot, stain or line on a surface
There was a muddy mark on Leo's white football shirt after the match.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- smear
- smudge
- spot
- stain
More examples
- The hot mug left a round mark on the wooden table.
Where the word comes from
It comes from the Old English word 'mearc', meaning a boundary or sign.
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