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clout vs mark

mark vs clout

clout and mark both are nouns.

clout and mark both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
clout Yes No Yes No
mark Yes No Yes No
As nouns, mark is a hypernym of clout; that is, mark is a word with a broader meaning than clout:
  • clout: a target used in archery
  • mark: a reference point to shoot at
Other hypernyms of clout include target.
clout (noun) mark (noun)
(boxing) a blow with the fist something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goal
a short nail with a flat head; used to attach sheet metal to wood an indication of damage
special advantage or influence a marking that consists of lines that cross each other
a target used in archery the impression created by doing something unusual or extraordinary that people notice and remember
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
a written or printed symbol (as for punctuation)
a symbol of disgrace or infamy
a distinguishing symbol
a visible indication made on a surface
a reference point to shoot at
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
formerly the basic unit of money in Germany
clout (verb) mark (verb)
strike hard, especially with the fist make or leave a mark on
insert punctuation marks into
assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation
celebrate by some ceremony or observation
put a check mark on or near or next to
be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense
make underscoring marks
remove from a list
designate as if by a mark
establish as the highest level or best performance
make small marks into the surface of
mark with a scar
attach a tag or label to
notice or perceive
to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful
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