mark

[ mahrk ]

/ mɑrk /

noun

a visible impression or trace on something, as a line, cut, dent, stain, or bruise: a small mark on his arm.

a badge, brand, or other visible sign assumed or imposed: a mark of his noble rank.

a symbol used in writing or printing: a punctuation mark.

a sign, usually an X or cross, made instead of a signature by someone who does not know how or is unable to write his or her own name.

an affixed or impressed device, symbol, inscription, etc., serving to give information, identify, indicate origin or ownership, attest to character or comparative merit, or the like, as a trademark.

a sign, token, or indication: to bow as a mark of respect.

a symbol used in rating conduct, proficiency, attainment, etc., as of pupils in a school: good marks; bad marks.

something serving as an indication of position, as a landmark.

a recognized or required standard of quality, accomplishment, etc.; norm: His dissertation was below the mark.

distinction or importance; repute; note: a man of mark.

a distinctive trait or characteristic: the usual marks of a gentleman.

(usually initial capital letter) U.S. Military. a designation for an item of military equipment in production, used in combination with a numeral to indicate the order of adoption, and often abbreviated: a Mark-4 tank; an M-1 rifle.

an object aimed at; target: to aim at the mark.

an object or end desired or striven for; goal.

Slang.

an object of derision, scorn, manipulation, or the like: He was an easy mark for criticism.
the intended victim of a swindler, hustler, or the like: The cardsharps picked their marks from among the tourists on the cruise ship.

Track. the starting line.

Boxing. the middle of the stomach.

Lawn Bowling. jack¹(def 18).

Bowling. a strike or spare.

Nautical. any of the distinctively marked points on a deep-sea lead line, occurring at levels of 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 13, 15, 17, and 20 fathoms above the lead. Compare deep(def 33).

a tract of land that may have been held in common by a primitive or early medieval community of peasants in Germany.

Archaic or History/Historical. a boundary; frontier.

verb (used with object)

to be a distinguishing feature of: a day marked by rain.

to put a mark or marks on: to mark each box with an X.

to give a grade for; put a grade on: to mark the final exams.

scent-mark(def 2).

to furnish with figures, signs, tags, etc., to indicate price, quality, brand name, or the like: We marked all the books with prices.

to trace or form by or as if by marks (often followed by out): to mark out a plan of attack.

to indicate or designate by or as if by marks: to mark passages to be memorized.

to single out; destine (often followed by out): to be marked out for promotion.

to record, as a score.

to make manifest: to mark approval with a nod.

to give heed or attention to: Mark my words!

to notice or observe: to mark a change in the weather.

verb (used without object)

to take notice; give attention; consider.

scent-mark(def 1).

Verb Phrases

mark down, to reduce the price of: These towels have been marked down.

mark off, to mark the proper dimensions or boundaries of; separate: We marked off the limits of our lot with stakes.

mark up,

to mar or deface with marks.
to mark with notations or symbols.
to fix the selling price of (an article) by adding to the seller's cost an amount to cover expenses and profit: to mark up dresses 50 percent.
to increase the selling price of.
to make corrections or changes to (written or printed text).
to indicate detailed instructions concerning the format, style, or structure for (a manuscript to be typeset, an electronic document, or a web page).

Idioms for mark

beside the mark, not pertinent; irrelevant.

bless/save the mark! (used as an exclamation of disapproval, contempt, impatience, etc.) Also God bless/save the mark!

make one's mark, to attain success or fame; achieve one's ambition: He set out to make his mark as a writer.

mark time. time(def 55).

on your mark/marks! (in calling the start of a race) take your places: On your mark! Get set! Go! Also get ready!, ready!

wide of the mark, far from the target or objective; inaccurate or irrelevant: My first guess was wide of the mark.

Origin of mark

before 900; (noun) Middle English; Old English mearc mark, sign, banner, dividing line, borderland; cognate with German Mark borderland, unit of weight, Old Norse mǫrk forest (orig., borderland), unit of weight, Gothic marka boundary, borderland, Latin margō margin; (v.) Middle English marken, Old English mearcian; cognate with Old Frisian merkia, Old High German marchōn, Old Norse marka to plan

SYNONYMS FOR mark

10 eminence, consequence.

11 feature, stamp, print.

14 purpose, objective.

29 identify, label, tag.

32, 33 note.

34 eye, regard, spot.

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Words nearby mark

marivaux, mariánské lázně, marjolaine, marjoram, marjory, mark, mark antony, mark down, mark my words, mark of the beast, mark time

Definition for get ready (2 of 2)

ready

[ red-ee ]

/ ˈrɛd i /

adjective, read·i·er, read·i·est.

completely prepared or in fit condition for immediate action or use: troops ready for battle; Dinner is ready.

duly equipped, completed, adjusted, or arranged, as for an occasion or purpose: The mechanic called to say that the car is ready.

willing: ready to forgive.

prompt or quick in perceiving, comprehending, speaking, writing, etc.

proceeding from or showing such quickness: a ready reply.

prompt or quick in action, performance, manifestation, etc.: a keen mind and ready wit.

inclined; disposed; apt: too ready to criticize others.

in such a condition as to be imminent; likely at any moment: a tree ready to fall.

immediately available for use: a ready source of cash.

pertaining to prompt payment.

present or convenient: to lie ready to one's hand.

verb (used with object), read·ied, read·y·ing.

to make ready; prepare.

noun

the state or condition of being ready.

Informal. ready money; cash.

interjection

(used in calling the start of a race to indicate that racers should be prepared to start): Ready! Set! Go!

Origin of ready

1150–1200; Middle English redy, early Middle English rædig, equivalent to Old English rǣde prompt + -ig -y¹

SYNONYMS FOR ready

1 fit, set.

3 agreeable, glad, happy.

4 alert, acute, sharp, keen, adroit, facile, clever, skillful, nimble, adaptable.

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ANTONYMS FOR ready

1 unfit.

3 unwilling.

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usage note for ready

See already.

British Dictionary definitions for get ready (1 of 4)

Mark

/ (mɑːk) /

noun New Testament

one of the four Evangelists. Feast day: April 25

the second Gospel, traditionally ascribed to him

British Dictionary definitions for get ready (2 of 4)

mark ¹

/ (mɑːk) /

noun

a visible impression, stain, etc, on a surface, such as a spot or scratch

a sign, symbol, or other indication that distinguishes something an owner's mark

a cross or other symbol made instead of a signature

a written or printed sign or symbol, as for punctuation a question mark

a letter, number, or percentage used to grade academic work

a thing that indicates position or directs; marker

a desired or recognized standard he is not up to the mark

an indication of some quality, feature, or prowess he has the mark of an athlete

quality or importance; note a person of little mark

a target or goal

impression or influence he left his mark on German literature

one of the temperature settings on a gas oven gas mark 5

(often capital) (in trade names)

model, brand, or typethe car is a Mark 4
a variation on a particular modela Mark 3 Cortina

slang a suitable victim, esp for swindling

nautical one of the intervals distinctively marked on a sounding lead Compare deep (def. 21)

bowls another name for the jack 1 (def. 7)

rugby Union an action in which a player standing inside his own 22m line catches a forward kick by an opponent and shouts "mark", entitling himself to a free kick

Australian rules football a catch of the ball from a kick of at least 10 yards, after which a free kick is taken

the mark boxing the middle of the stomach at or above the line made by the boxer's trunks

(in medieval England and Germany) a piece of land held in common by the free men of a community

an obsolete word for frontier

statistics See class mark

make one's mark to succeed or achieve recognition

on your mark or on your marks a command given to runners in a race to prepare themselves at the starting line

verb

to make or receive (a visible impression, trace, or stain) on (a surface)

(tr) to characterize or distinguish his face was marked by anger

(often foll by off or out) to set boundaries or limits (on) to mark out an area for negotiation

(tr) to select, designate, or doom by or as if by a mark to mark someone as a criminal

(tr) to put identifying or designating labels, stamps, etc, on, esp to indicate price to mark the book at one pound

(tr) to pay heed or attention to mark my words

to observe; notice

to grade or evaluate (scholastic work) she marks fairly

British sport to stay close to (an opponent) to hamper his or her play

to keep (score) in some games

mark time

to move the feet alternately as in marching but without advancing
to act in a mechanical and routine way
to halt progress temporarily, while awaiting developments

interjection

rugby Union the shout given by a player when calling for a mark

Word Origin for mark

Old English mearc mark; related to Old Norse mörk boundary land, Old High German marha boundary, Latin margō margin

British Dictionary definitions for get ready (3 of 4)

mark ²

/ (mɑːk) /

noun

See Deutschmark, markka, Reichsmark, Ostmark

a former monetary unit and coin in England and Scotland worth two thirds of a pound sterling

a silver coin of Germany until 1924

Word Origin for mark

Old English marc unit of weight of precious metal, perhaps from the marks on metal bars; apparently of Germanic origin and related to mark 1

British Dictionary definitions for get ready (4 of 4)

ready

/ (ˈrɛdɪ) /

adjective readier or readiest

in a state of completion or preparedness, as for use or action

willing or eager ready helpers

prompt or rapid a ready response

(prenominal) quick in perceiving; intelligent a ready mind

(postpositive foll by to) on the point (of) or liable (to) ready to collapse

(postpositive) conveniently near (esp in the phrase ready to hand)

make ready or get ready to prepare oneself or something for use or action

noun

the ready informal short for ready money

at the ready

poised for use or actionwith pen at the ready
(of a rifle) in the position normally adopted immediately prior to aiming and firing

verb

(tr) to put in a state of readiness; prepare

Word Origin for ready

Old English ( ge) rǣde; related to Old Frisian rēde, Old High German reiti, Old Norse reithr ready

Medical definitions for get ready

mark

[ märk ]

n.

A spot or line on a surface, visible through difference in color or elevation from that of the surrounding area.

A distinctive trait or property.

v.

To make a visible trace or impression on, as occurs with a spot or dent.

To form, make, or depict by making a mark.

To distinguish or characterize.

Idioms and Phrases with get ready (1 of 3)

get ready

Also, make ready. Become prepared or make preparations for something. For example, It'll take me another hour to get ready for the painter, or Jane promised to make the room ready for our guests. [Late 1500s] Also see get set.

Idioms and Phrases with get ready (2 of 3)

mark

In addition to the idioms beginning with mark

mark down
marked man, a
mark my words
mark time
mark up

also see:

beside the point (mark)
black mark
give bad marks to
high-water mark
hit the bull's-eye (mark)
make one's mark
off the mark
quick off the mark
toe the line (mark)
up to par (the mark)
wide of the mark
x marks the spot

Idioms and Phrases with get ready (3 of 3)

ready

In addition to the idiom beginning with ready

, also see

at the ready
get ready
good and (ready)
rough and ready

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verb (used without object)

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Definition for get ready (2 of 2)

adjective, read·i·er, read·i·est.

verb (used with object), read·ied, read·y·ing.

noun

interjection

Origin of ready

SYNONYMS FOR ready

ANTONYMS FOR ready

usage note for ready

OTHER WORDS FROM ready

Words related to get ready

British Dictionary definitions for get ready (1 of 4)

noun New Testament

British Dictionary definitions for get ready (2 of 4)

noun

verb

interjection

Word Origin for mark

British Dictionary definitions for get ready (3 of 4)

noun

Word Origin for mark

British Dictionary definitions for get ready (4 of 4)

adjective readier or readiest

noun

verb

Word Origin for ready

Medical definitions for get ready

n.

v.

Idioms and Phrases with get ready (1 of 3)

Idioms and Phrases with get ready (2 of 3)

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