Mark out Meaning in English
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Definition
To draw lines or set boundaries to show where something starts, ends, or should be. It can also mean to show something clearly or to indicate a special area or purpose.
Usage & Nuances
'Mark out' is often used in physical contexts (fields, areas), but can also mean to identify or highlight something as special. Common in instructions and sports. Often confused with simply 'mark' or 'point out'; 'mark out' emphasizes separation or boundaries.
Example Sentences
Please mark out the area where the plants will go.
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The coach marked out lines on the field before the game.
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We used tape to mark out the path for the race.
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She marked out the best seats for her friends before the concert started.
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These cones mark out where you shouldn’t park your car.
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He likes to mark out his personal space at work with photos and plants.
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