bookmark
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈbʊk.mɑːrk/
KK: /ˈbʊkˌmɑrk/
noun
Definition
An object used to mark a specific page in a book so that you can easily find it later, or a digital link that takes you to a specific website.
Example
I always use a bookmark to keep my place in my favorite novel.
Conversation
I just finished reading that book you recommended.
Nice! Did you like it?
Yeah, I even used a bookmark to keep track of my place.
That's a good idea; I always lose my spot without one!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
marker
tab
indicator
Antonyms
blank
void
gap
verb
Definition
To save a specific webpage or document so that you can easily return to it later.
Example
I like to bookmark my favorite websites for quick access.
Tense Forms
Past: bookmarked
Past Participle: bookmarked
Conversation
Have you ever thought about how useful it is to bookmark important websites?
Definitely! It saves so much time when you want to revisit them.
I need to bookmark that article you shared the other day.
Root Explanation
Bookmark → It is formed from "book" (from Old English *bōc*, meaning a written work or text) and "mark" (from Old English *mearc*, meaning a sign or boundary). A bookmark is an object used to mark a place in a book.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'book' as a written work and a 'mark' as a sign — a bookmark is something that marks your place in a book.
Visually Confused Words
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