marked (EN)

adjective

adjective “marked”

1. easy to see or notice
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   After starting his new diet, there was a marked improvement in John's energy levels.
2. having a special sign or symbol on it
   Do not go to the marked area.
3. in linguistics, having a special characteristic that makes it stand out in a group
   In the pair "happy/sad," "sad" is the marked term because people more commonly ask, "Why are you sad?" rather than "Why are you happy?"
4. targeted for harm
   After betraying the gang, he became a marked man, constantly looking over his shoulder for threats.