Mark and Rule

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Mark noun - Something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared.

Usage example: lately his playing hasn't been up to the mark expected of a concert pianist

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Rule is a synonym for mark in required standard topic. In some cases you can use "Rule" instead the word "Mark" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: marked, marker, marking, marksman, markup

Rule noun - A statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity.

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Mark is a synonym for rule. Sometimes you can use "Mark" instead the word "Rule" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: ruling, ruler, ruled

old	old mark	old rule
special	special mark	special rule
particular	particular mark	particular rule
similar	similar mark	similar rule
Other adjectives: common, complete, certain, original, single, obvious, strong, real, little, important, personal, new, final, last.

Van Helsing: Evil may have created him, evil may have left its mark on him, but evil does not rule him.

Source: Detect Evil
Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo even made up a rule about it (when reviewing Prince of Persia).

Source: Bald of Evil
Van Helsing: Evil may have created him, evil may have left it's mark on him, but evil does not rule him so I can not kill him.

Source: Reluctant Monster

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