Marked ( adjective , verb )

(As an adjective)

Marked ( adjective )

1. Having a mark or marks on; having a characteristic appearance or shape: a marked improvement.
2. Easily noticed; conspicuous; striking.
3. Having a distinguishing or identifying characteristic; characteristic: a marked accent.
4. Having a specific or definite boundary or extent: marked territory.

Origin:

Old english mearcod, past participle of mearcian to mark.

Examples:

1. The marked improvement in her health was obvious.
2. His marked physical features made him easy to recognize.
3. The marked differences between the two paintings were striking.
4. The marked territory was clearly defined by a fence.
5. The marked change in her behavior was alarming.

(As a verb)

Marked ( verb )

1. Having a mark or marks on; having a characteristic appearance or shape: a marked improvement.
2. Easily noticed; conspicuous; striking.
3. Having a distinguishing or identifying characteristic; characteristic: a marked accent.
4. Having a specific or definite boundary or extent: marked territory.

Origin:

Old english mearcod, past participle of mearcian to mark.

Examples:

1. The marked improvement in her health was obvious.
2. His marked physical features made him easy to recognize.
3. The marked differences between the two paintings were striking.
4. The marked territory was clearly defined by a fence.
5. The marked change in her behavior was alarming.