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“Marc” or “Mark” or “Marque”

Overview

marc / mark / marque are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

marc: (noun) made from residue of grapes or apples after pressing.

mark: (noun) a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance). (noun) a visible indication made on a surface. (noun) the impression created by doing something unusual or extraordinary that people notice and remember. (noun) a symbol of disgrace or infamy; --Genesis. (noun) formerly the basic unit of money in Germany. (noun) Apostle and companion of Saint Peter; assumed to be the author of the second Gospel. (noun) a written or printed symbol (as for punctuation). (noun) the shortest of the four Gospels in the New Testament. (verb) designate as if by a mark. (verb) make or leave a mark on.

marque: NA

Pronunciation

marc: m·AA·r·k

mark: m·AA·r·k

marque: m·AA·r·k

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Examples in Context

Examples of “marc”

  • …E. Smith, Larry Saltzman and Marc Ribot.
  • …of key local figures, including Marc Boucher, husband of the late…
  • Jacky Durand, Andrea Tafi, Marc Wauters, Richard Virenque, Erik Dekker…
  • Sleepless in Seattle - Marc Shaiman
  • Marc Spitz (1969–2017), American writer and…
  • "Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien" (Marc Hayel, Charles Dumont, Michel Vaucaire)…
  • Vandoorn (Ineke van Doorn, Marc van Vugt) + Thomas Chapin:…
  • Riverdale (MARC station), a train station
  • "Red's Song" (Olson, Louris, Marc Perlman) – 3:58
  • Marc Russell Owen – for services…

Examples of “mark”

  • …a "weak dog" by 's Mark Johnson during the season.
  • …documentary film by Dutch director Mark Verkerk.
  • Wiccans mark the holiday by baking a…
  • …Best Supporting Actor (Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg), and Best Screenplay (William
  • Mark Harding, the first chair of…
  • …Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, and Mark Wahlberg, with Martin Sheen, Ray…
  • Mark Wahlberg was also nominated for…
  • Category:Songs written by Mark Nesler
  • Mark Rolston as Timothy Delahunt
  • Willimantic: Mark V. Zeising, 1985.

Examples of “marque”

  • …(originator of the Land Rover marque) was experimenting with a larger…
  • …under the Huanghai Auto (黄海) marque.
  • …Garnault acquired a letter of marque on 14 November 1793.
  • …become a standard for the marque.
  • …considered the flagship of the marque.
  • …(SUV) from Land Rover, a marque of Jaguar Land Rover.
  • …villages and crossing the River Marque on 18 October after overcoming…
  • …the Pacific with Letters of Marque obtained from the government, allowing…
  • …over between eras of the marque.
  • The Sprite marque should not be confused with…


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