Word
markedly
Phoneticsmarked·ly
US/ˈmɑɹkədɫi/
UK/mˈɑːkɪdli/
Adverb of degree
Definition
adv. in a way that is very easy to see or notice. You use this when there is a big, clear change or difference.
adv. to a significant or very noticeable degree. Often used to modify adjectives or verbs that describe change, comparison, or contrast.
Examples
“The weather is markedly colder today.”
“The quality of the video calls improved markedly after the office upgraded its internet connection.”
“Consumer behavior shifted markedly during the economic downturn, with a clear preference for essential goods over luxury items emerging across all demographics.”
Examples
simple
“The weather is markedly colder today.”
contextual
“The quality of the video calls improved markedly after the office upgraded its internet connection.”
complex
“Consumer behavior shifted markedly during the economic downturn, with a clear preference for essential goods over luxury items emerging across all demographics.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “markedly” in context.
Verb
01. markedly increase
“The number of tourists visiting the island has markedly increased since the new airport opened.”
adv + verb
02. markedly vary
“Results of the study markedly vary depending on the age group of the participants.”
adv + verb
Usage
Typically placed before the adjective it modifies or after the verb it describes.
Real-World Examples
“Wildfire activity has increased markedly across many parts of the U.S.” “Seasonal effects on mood and biology vary markedly depending on how far from the equator you live.” Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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