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Use a blue marker for the title.
What does Marker mean?
A marker is a tool used to write or draw.
Dictionary definition
a tool used for writing or drawing marks.
Example sentences
Marker in a sentence
medium
The teacher used a marker to underline the key word.
hard
A permanent marker can leave a strong mark that is difficult to erase.
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Practice 1
What does marker mean?
Marker means a marker is a tool used to write or draw.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to marker?
Pen is close in meaning to marker.
Practice 3
Which word is a helpful opposite or contrast for marker?
Eraser is a useful contrast for understanding marker.
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Marker
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Sounds like
mar · ker · strongest beat: mar
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WordMarker.
Partnoun.
MeaningMarker means A marker is a tool used to write or draw.
ExampleExample: Use a blue marker for the title.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- mar · ker
- Strongest beat
- mar
- Ending
- ker
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on mar.
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Synonyms
Words like Marker
Antonyms
Opposite words
erasera tool used to remove marks
blank pagea page without marks
Synonym practice
Want to practice marker synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "Please use a highlighter to mark the word," then compare close word choices. Practice marker synonyms.
Word family
Marker word family
Base word
marker
noun
markers
More than one writing or drawing tool.
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Student support
Understand Marker
Hint for students
A marker is a tool used to write or draw.
Common mix-up
Marker is not the same as eraser. Marker means a marker is a tool used to write or draw.
Try it in class or at home
Read this model sentence: The teacher used a marker to underline the key word. Clue words: used, teacher, underline. Underline clue words that show why marker fits instead of eraser. Now write one new sentence that shows marker without using the word marker. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show marker?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The teacher used a marker to underline the key word." Why does marker fit better than eraser?
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