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Synonyms & Similar Words
Meaning of Marker
A marker is an object, symbol, or device used to indicate or mark something.
Definitions
- A person or thing that marks or indicates something
- * A small object used to mark a position or location
- * A substance or device used to mark or color something
Etymology of Marker
The word "marker" has its roots in the Old English and Old Norse words for "mark" or "sign", with the suffix "-er" added to indicate a person or thing that performs the action of marking
The word has been in use since the 14th century, initially referring to a person who marked or labeled things, and later expanding to include objects and devices used for marking
Example Uses
- The hikers used a marker to mark the trail so they could find their way back
- * The teacher used a marker to write on the whiteboard
- * The surveyor used a marker to indicate the property boundary
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
eraser
remover
deleter
canceler
eliminator
destroyer
obliterator
concealer
hider
disguiser
camouflager
coverer
remover
effacer
abolisher
annihilator
nullifier
neutralizer
counteractor