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( mɑː ʳkt )
1. adjective A marked change or difference is very obvious and easily noticed.
There has been a marked increase in crimes against property.
He was a man of austere habits, in marked contrast to his more flamboyant wife.
The trends since the 1950s have become even more marked.
Synonyms: noticeable, clear, decided, striking More Synonyms of marked
markedly ( mɑː ʳkɪdli ) adverb [ ADVERB adjective, ADVERB with verb] America's current economic downturn is markedly different from previous recessions.
The quality of their relationship improved markedly.
Synonyms: noticeably , greatly, clearly, obviously More Synonyms of marked
2. adjective [ ADJECTIVE noun] If you describe someone as a marked man or woman, you mean that they are in danger from someone who wants to harm or kill them.
All he needs to do is make one phone call and I'm a marked man.
marked in British English ( mɑːkt )
adjective 1. obvious, evident, or noticeable
2. singled out, esp for punishment, killing, etc
a marked man
3. linguistics distinguished by a specific feature, as in phonology. For example, of the two phonemes /t/ and /d/, the /d/ is marked because it exhibits the feature of voice
Derived forms
markedly ( ˈmɑːkɪdlɪ ) adverb
markedness ( ˈmarkedness) noun
marked in American English ( mɑrkt )
adjective 1. having a mark or marks (in various senses)
2. singled out to be watched or looked for as an object of suspicion, hostility, etc.
a marked man
3. noticeable; obvious; appreciable; distinct; conspicuous
a marked change in behavior
Derived forms
markedly ( ˈmarkedly) ( ˈmɑrkɪdli ) adverb
markedness ( ˈmarkedness) noun
Examples of 'marked' in a sentence marked
On the intercom next to the plaque, she pressed the button marked Adelphi Travel. He was seeing a head of rich chestnut hair marked by a flash of silvery grey. This reinforced middle section housed the bag at the very center of the net, marked by a cork flag buoy. Part of her was angered by his flippant attitude, which had marked their relationship from the very beginning. British English :
marked ADJECTIVE A marked change or difference is very obvious and easily noticed.
There has been a marked increase in sales.
American English : marked Brazilian Portuguese : acentuado Chinese : 明显的 European Spanish : marcado French : marqué German : deutlich Italian : spiccato Japanese : 際立った Korean : 현저한 European Portuguese : acentuado Latin American Spanish : marcado Chinese translation of 'marked' adj (= obvious ) 显(顯)著的 (xiǎnzhù de) in marked contrast to ... 与(與) ... 形成鲜(鮮)明对(對)照 (yǔ ... xíngchéng xiānmíng duìzhào)
he is a marked man 他被盯上了 (tā bèi dīngshàng le)
n (c) (= cross, tick ) 记(記)号(號) (jìhao) 个(個) , gè ) (c) (= stain ) 污点(點) (wūdiǎn) 个(個) , gè ) (c) (= trace ) [of shoes, fingers, tyres] 印迹(跡) (yìnjì) (s) (= token ) 特征(徵) (tèzhēng) (c) (Brit , = grade, score ) 分数(數) (fēnshù) 个(個) , gè )(= level, stage ) the halfway mark 中点(點)标(標)志(誌) (zhōngdiǎn biāozhì)
(= version, model ) Mark 3 Ford Escort 福特护(護)卫(衛)者3型 (Fútè Hùwèizhě Sānxíng)
vt (with word, symbol ) 标(標)明 (biāomíng) (= stain, damage ) [clothes, furniture] 留痕迹(跡)于(於) (liú hénjì yú) (= indicate ) [place] 标(標)示 (biāoshì) (= signal ) [event] 标(標)志(誌) (biāozhì) (= characterize ) 以 ... 为(為)特征(徵) (yǐ ... wéi tèzhēng) (Brit , Scol ) 评(評)分 (píngfēn) (esp Brit , Sport ) [player] 盯住 (dīngzhù) vi (= stain ) 留下痕迹(跡) (liúxià hénjì) to leave your or a mark 留下你的/一个(個)深远(遠)影响(響) (liúxià nǐ de/yī ge shēnyuǎn yǐngxiǎng)
to make one's mark 成名 (chéngmíng)
"on your marks or (US ) mark" (
Sport )
"各就各位" ("gè jiù gè wèi") ⇒ On your marks, get set, go! 各就各位，预备，跑! (Gè jiù gè wèi, yùbèi, pǎo!)
to be up to the mark 达(達)到要求的标(標)准(準) (dádào yāoqiú de biāozhǔn)
to be quick/slow off the mark (in doing sth) 不失时(時)机(機)地/慢吞吞地开(開)始(做某事) (bù shī shíjī de/màn tūntūn de kāishǐ (zuò mǒushì))
to be wide of the mark [claim, estimate] 毫不相干 (háo bù xiānggān)
to mark time 原地踏步 (yuándì tàbù)
All related terms of 'marked'
Definition
obvious or noticeable
There has been a marked increase in crimes against property.
Synonyms
signal
dramatic
considerable
Opposites
hidden
, concealed
, obscure
, vague
, unclear
, doubtful
, dubious
, insignificant
, inconspicuous
, imperceptible
, indistinct
, unnoticeable
See overt
Additional synonyms Definition
clearly visible
Her conspicuous lack of warmth confirmed that they were no longer friends.
Synonyms
obvious ,
clear ,
apparent ,
visible ,
patent ,
evident ,
manifest ,
noticeable ,
blatant ,
discernible ,
salient ,
perceptible ,
easily seen
Definition
definite or noticeable
We were at a decided disadvantage.
Synonyms
definite ,
certain ,
positive ,
absolute ,
distinct ,
pronounced ,
clear-cut ,
undisputed ,
unequivocal ,
undeniable ,
unambiguous ,
indisputable ,
categorical ,
unquestionable Definition
obvious
There was a distinct change in her attitude.
Synonyms
definite ,
marked ,
clear ,
decided ,
obvious ,
sharp ,
plain ,
apparent ,
patent ,
evident ,
black-and-white ,
manifest ,
noticeable ,
conspicuous ,
clear-cut ,
unmistakable ,
palpable ,
recognizable ,
unambiguous ,
observable ,
perceptible ,
appreciable Definition
easy to see or understand
He spoke with evident emotion about his ordeal.
Synonyms
obvious ,
clear ,
plain ,
apparent ,
visible ,
patent ,
manifest ,
tangible ,
noticeable ,
blatant ,
conspicuous ,
unmistakable ,
palpable ,
salient ,
indisputable ,
perceptible ,
incontrovertible ,
incontestable ,
plain as the nose on your face
Definition
easily noticed, obvious
cases of manifest injustice
Synonyms
obvious ,
apparent ,
patent ,
evident ,
open ,
clear ,
plain ,
visible ,
bold ,
distinct ,
glaring ,
noticeable ,
blatant ,
conspicuous ,
unmistakable ,
palpable ,
salient Definition
worthy of being noted
The most notable architectural feature of the town is its castle.
Synonyms
remarkable ,
marked ,
striking ,
unusual ,
extraordinary ,
outstanding ,
evident ,
pronounced ,
memorable ,
noticeable ,
uncommon ,
conspicuous ,
salient ,
noteworthy Definition
well-known
Chomsky's father was a noted Hebrew scholar. The paper has never been noted for its foreign affairs coverage.
Synonyms
famous ,
celebrated ,
recognized ,
distinguished ,
well-known ,
prominent ,
notorious ,
acclaimed ,
notable ,
renowned ,
eminent ,
conspicuous ,
illustrious Definition
easy to see or understand
It's obvious that he doesn't like me.
Synonyms
clear ,
open ,
plain ,
apparent ,
visible ,
bold ,
patent ,
evident ,
distinct ,
pronounced ,
straightforward ,
explicit ,
manifest ,
transparent ,
noticeable ,
blatant ,
conspicuous ,
overt ,
unmistakable ,
palpable ,
unequivocal ,
undeniable ,
salient ,
recognizable ,
unambiguous ,
self-evident ,
indisputable ,
perceptible ,
much in evidence ,
unquestionable ,
open-and-shut ,
cut-and-dried (informal) ,
undisguised ,
incontrovertible ,
self-explanatory ,
unsubtle ,
unconcealed ,
clear as a bell ,
staring you in the face (informal) ,
right under your nose (informal) ,
sticking out a mile (informal) ,
plain as the nose on your face (informal)
Definition
very obvious or important
an area of outstanding natural beauty
Synonyms
conspicuous ,
marked ,
striking ,
arresting ,
signal ,
remarkable ,
memorable ,
notable ,
eye-catching ,
salient ,
noteworthy Definition
obvious
This was a patent lie.
Synonyms
obvious ,
apparent ,
evident ,
blatant ,
open ,
clear ,
glaring ,
manifest ,
transparent ,
conspicuous ,
downright ,
unmistakable ,
palpable ,
unequivocal ,
flagrant ,
indisputable ,
unconcealed
Additional synonyms Definition
standing out from the surroundings
the lighthouses that are still a prominent feature of the Scottish coast
Synonyms
noticeable ,
striking ,
obvious ,
outstanding ,
remarkable ,
pronounced ,
blatant ,
conspicuous ,
to the fore ,
unmistakable ,
eye-catching ,
salient ,
in the foreground ,
easily seen ,
obtrusive Definition
very noticeable
Most of the exhibition has a pronounced Scottish theme.
Synonyms
noticeable ,
clear ,
decided ,
strong ,
marked ,
striking ,
obvious ,
broad ,
evident ,
distinct ,
definite ,
conspicuous ,
unmistakable ,
salient Definition
striking or extraordinary
He was a remarkable man.
Synonyms
extraordinary ,
striking ,
outstanding ,
famous ,
odd ,
strange ,
wonderful ,
signal ,
rare ,
unusual ,
impressive ,
surprising ,
distinguished ,
prominent ,
notable ,
phenomenal ,
uncommon ,
conspicuous ,
singular ,
miraculous ,
noteworthy ,
pre-eminent Definition
(of points or facts) most important
She read the salient facts quickly.
Synonyms
prominent ,
outstanding ,
important ,
marked ,
striking ,
arresting ,
signal ,
remarkable ,
pronounced ,
noticeable ,
conspicuous Definition
very noticeable
He bears a striking resemblance to Lenin.
Synonyms
distinct ,
noticeable ,
conspicuous ,
clear ,
obvious ,
evident ,
manifest ,
unmistakable ,
observable ,
perceptible ,
appreciable All related terms of 'marked'