Marked
(
adjective
,
verb
)
(As an adjective)
Marked ( adjective )
- Having a mark or marks on; having a characteristic appearance or shape: a marked improvement.
- Easily noticed; conspicuous; striking.
- Having a distinguishing or identifying characteristic; characteristic: a marked accent.
- Having a specific or definite boundary or extent: marked territory.
Origin:
Old english mearcod, past participle of mearcian to mark.
Examples:
- The marked improvement in her health was obvious.
- His marked physical features made him easy to recognize.
- The marked differences between the two paintings were striking.
- The marked territory was clearly defined by a fence.
- The marked change in her behavior was alarming.
(As a verb)
Marked ( verb )
- Having a mark or marks on; having a characteristic appearance or shape: a marked improvement.
- Easily noticed; conspicuous; striking.
- Having a distinguishing or identifying characteristic; characteristic: a marked accent.
- Having a specific or definite boundary or extent: marked territory.
Origin:
Old english mearcod, past participle of mearcian to mark.
Examples:
- The marked improvement in her health was obvious.
- His marked physical features made him easy to recognize.
- The marked differences between the two paintings were striking.
- The marked territory was clearly defined by a fence.
- The marked change in her behavior was alarming.