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mark vs alter

alter vs mark

mark is a noun but alter is not a noun.

mark and alter both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mark Yes No Yes No
alter No No Yes No
As verbs, alter is a hypernym of mark; that is, alter is a word with a broader meaning than mark:
  • mark: make or leave a mark on
  • alter: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Other hypernyms of mark include change, modify.
mark (noun) alter (noun)
something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goal
an indication of damage
a marking that consists of lines that cross each other
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
mark (verb) alter (verb)
make or leave a mark on remove the ovaries of
insert punctuation marks into become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
celebrate by some ceremony or observation insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby
put a check mark on or near or next to make an alteration 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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