Marker

Pronunciation: /ˈmɑːrkər/

Definitions of marker

noun a person or thing that marks

Example Sentences

A1 I use a marker to write on the whiteboard.

A2 She used a red marker to highlight the important points in the text.

B1 The teacher asked the students to bring their own markers for the art project.

B2 The artist carefully selected her markers to create a colorful masterpiece.

C1 The architect used markers to sketch out the plans for the new building.

C2 The scientist used a special marker to label the different samples in the lab.

Examples of marker in a Sentence

formal The teacher used a red marker to highlight important points on the whiteboard.

informal Hey, can you pass me that marker over there?

slang I love using my fancy markers for doodling in my notebook.

figurative Her kindness was a marker of her true character.

Grammatical Forms of marker

• past tense: marked
• plural: markers
• comparative: more marked
• superlative: most marked
• present tense: mark
• future tense: will mark
• perfect tense: have marked
• continuous tense: is marking
• singular: marker
• positive degree: marked
• infinitive: to mark
• gerund: marking
• participle: marked

Origin and Evolution of marker

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'marker' originated from the Latin word 'marcāre' which means 'to mark'.

Evolution of the word: Initially, 'marker' referred to a person or object that marked or indicated something. Over time, the term evolved to also include writing or drawing instruments used for marking or highlighting.