marked - Master This Word
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marked Word Meanings
- in a noticeable way
- obviously
- to a significant extent
marked Example Sentences
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marked Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/mɑːkt/
US
/mɑɹkt/
marked Word Etymology
marked = mark + -ed (suffix). Historical origin: Old English marcian → Middle English, later to modern English. Memory image: Think of a big, bold, visible mark on paper that stands out, making it unmistakable.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputReal Context
Marked is an adverb used to describe actions or observations done in a noticeable, obvious, or highly noticeable way. It can emphasize degree, indicating that something stands out to a reader, listener, or observer. In usage, you might say a chart is marked up with bold lines, or that someone spoke markedly about the issue, meaning with clear emphasis. It often conveys a sense of significance, urgency, or vivid clarity, and it appears in formal writing or spoken English when the speaker wants to highlight the conspicuous nature of a statement or result. Context matters: avoid overuse or stretching the meaning to cases that are only mildly noticeable.
Usage Reminders
- Notice the context, avoid overstating, use with nouns that truly stand out, prefer in formal or emphatic writing, pair with adjectives like clearly or obviously.
Common Misconceptions
- Marked is not the same as obviously or clearly yet in many contexts it can overlap
- Do not use marked for things that are only slightly noticeable
- Avoid using marked to describe emotions or moods
- It does not replace words like very or extremely in all cases
- Be careful with overly technical contexts where marked feels odd
Thinking Differences
Native English speakers often rely on adverbs like marked to signal conspicuousness; learners may overuse it or substitute with obvious, clearly, or noticeably in the wrong contexts.
Learning Tips
- Practice with at least 3 data points in a paragraph
- Pair marked with clearly or obviously only when the emphasis is strong
- Compare with synonyms to feel subtle differences
- Note contexts where marking is literal (text formatting) vs figurative
- Read aloud to hear emphasis and rhythm
- Write one sentence using marked in formal and informal styles
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'marked'?
A.Highlighted
B.Blunt
C.Sad
D.Soft
Step 2: Usage
In which sentence is 'marked' used correctly?
A.She marked the important points in the document.
B.The pencil was too marked to write with.
C.The chef marked the delicious dish.
D.He couldn't find his marked phone.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is a synonym of 'marked'?
A.Noticeable
B.Plain
C.Concealed
D.Covered
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'marked'?
A.Forgotten
B.Hidden
C.Fainted
D.Obscured
Step 5: Mastery
How would you use 'marked' in a real-life context?
A.Referring to a noticeable scar on someone's face
B.Talking about highlighting text in a book
C.Describing a faint pencil mark on paper
D.Discussing a faded message on a billboard
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