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stake vs mark

mark vs stake

stake and mark both are nouns.

stake and mark both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stake Yes No Yes No
mark Yes No Yes No
As verbs, mark is a hypernym of stake; that is, mark is a word with a broader meaning than stake:
  • stake: mark with a stake
  • mark: make or leave a mark on
stake (noun) mark (noun)
a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goal
instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning an indication of damage
a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track) a marking that consists of lines that cross each other
the money risked on a gamble the impression created by doing something unusual or extraordinary that people notice and remember
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something 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
stake (verb) mark (verb)
place a bet on make or leave a mark on
mark with a stake insert punctuation marks into
tie or fasten to a stake assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation
kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole celebrate by some ceremony or observation
put at risk 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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