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mark vs describe

describe vs mark

mark is a noun but describe is not a noun.

mark and describe both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mark Yes No Yes No
describe No No Yes No
As verbs, describe is a hyponym of mark; that is, describe is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mark:
  • mark: make or leave a mark on
  • describe: make a mark or lines on a surface
Other hyponyms of mark include dot, stigmatise, stigmatize, raddle, striate, ink, dimple, spot, crisscross, asterisk, star, flag, tip, underline, underscore, stripe, speck, bespot, delineate, draw, line, trace, post, stake, brand.
mark (noun) describe (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) describe (verb)
make or leave a mark on identify as in botany or biology, for example
insert punctuation marks into give a description of
assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation to give an account or representation of in words
celebrate by some ceremony or observation make a mark or lines on a surface
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
Difference between mark and describe

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