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“Marc” or “Mark” or “Marque”

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.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

marc m·AA·r·k

  • nounmade from residue of grapes or apples after pressing.

mark m·AA·r·k

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

marque m·AA·r·k

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

Usage

Examples in context

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“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…

“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.

“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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