mars

Language: en

🇬🇧 /ˈmɑːz/ 🇺🇸 /ˈmɑrz/

📖 Definitions

  1. noun
    The fourth planet from the Sun in the solar system, known for its reddish appearance due to iron oxide on its surface.; In Roman mythology, the god of war, equivalent to the Greek god Ares.; In astrology, the planet Mars, associated with energy, aggression, and passion.; A brand of chocolate bar produced by Mars, Incorporated.
  2. verb
    To impair the appearance, quality, or character of something; to spoil or damage.
  3. noun
    A blemish, flaw, or imperfection that spoils the appearance of something.; In alchemy, the metal iron, associated with the planet Mars.; A surname of French origin, derived from the Roman god Mars.

🔗 Details

Word forms

3rd sing.: mars Past: marred Past part.: marred Pres part.: marring

Collocations

mar the beautymar the occasionmarred by violencemar the experiencemar the surface

Derivatives

unmarredmarred

Synonyms

spoildamageruinblemishimpairdeface

Antonyms

enhanceimprovebeautify

Commonly confused

Mars
EN: 'Mars' (capitalized) is the proper noun for the planet or Roman god; 'mars' (lowercase) is the third-person singular of the verb 'mar' meaning to spoil or damage.

Spelling tips

EN: Remember to double the 'r' in 'marred' and 'marring' (closed syllable rule). Do not confuse with 'Mars' the planet.

💬 Examples

  1. Scientists have sent numerous rovers to Mars to study its geology.

  2. Mars was one of the most important deities in ancient Roman religion.

  3. People born under a strong Mars influence are said to be assertive and competitive.

  4. She grabbed a Mars bar from the vending machine during her lunch break.

  5. A large scratch marred the otherwise flawless surface of the table.

  6. The only mar on the painting was a small tear in the lower left corner.

  7. Alchemists referred to iron as Mars due to its association with the god of war.

  8. The Mars family built one of the largest confectionery companies in the world.