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mar

Pronunciation: [/mɑː(ɹ)/]

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mar: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use mar in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “physical appearance”

(verb) to spoil or damage the appearance of something, making it less attractive or pleasing to look at. Like when you accidentally spill paint on a picture and it looks messy.

Example

Be careful not to mar the beautiful furniture with scratches.

Example

The scratches on the table didn't mar its overall look.

Example

Did the scratch mar the surface of the painting?

Context: “physical appearance”

(noun) a mark or blemish that spoils the appearance of something. It's like a spot on your favorite shirt that you can't remove.

Example

There was a small mar on the new car's paint job.

Example

He made sure not to leave any mars on the freshly polished floor.

Example

Did you notice the tiny mar on the mirror?

How to pronounce mar

Pronunciation: [/mɑː(ɹ)/]

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