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mar

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /mɑr/ · UK /mɑː/

Forms: mars, marred

mar means: To damage something or make it less beautiful, enjoyable, or successful.

verb

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To damage something or make it less beautiful, enjoyable, or successful.

  • Scratches mar the table's surface.
  • Heavy rain marred our holiday.
  • Several violent incidents have marred the celebrations.

Similar words: spoil, damage, ruin

Opposites: improve

Common phrases: mar something, mar the occasion, mar the surface

Questions about mar

What does mar mean?

To damage something or make it less beautiful, enjoyable, or successful.

What is mar in other languages?

Türkçe: bozmak · Español: estropear · Français: gâcher · Deutsch: beeinträchtigen · Italiano: rovinare · 日本語: 損なう

How do you pronounce mar?

In American English /mɑr/; in British English /mɑː/.

How do you use mar in a sentence?

Scratches mar the table's surface. Heavy rain marred our holiday.

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