What does the phrasal verb “mark down as” mean?

What are the definitions of “mark down as”?

Learn how to use these expressions through these examples

• 1. Consider someone or something to be of a certain group, type, etc..

  I MARKED them DOWN AS conservatives, but they're very liberal.

What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “mark down as”?

The most common meaning of the phrasal verb mark down as is to consider or categorize someone or something as belonging to a certain group, type, or having a specific quality. It is often used when making judgments or assumptions about people or things based on their appearance, behavior, or other characteristics.

What are the different verb forms of “mark down as”?

Root Verb	mark down as
Third Person Singular Present	marks down as
Present Participle	marking down as
Simple Past	marked down as
Past Participle	marked down as

Example

I mark him down as a trustworthy person.

Example

She marks the book down as a must-read.

Example

He is marking down the items as essential for the trip.

Example

They marked her down as a potential candidate for the job.

Example

The painting was marked down as a masterpiece.

What kind of phrasal verb is “mark down as”?

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a transitive and intransitive verb?
- A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.)
- An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)

Transitive verb

“mark down as” is a transitive phrasal verb because it requires a direct object to complete its meaning. The direct object specifies what is being removed, obtained, or eliminated.

Example

I marked him down as a reliable friend.

Example

She marked the movie down as a classic.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb?
- A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle.
- An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.

Inseparable

“mark down as” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.

Example

I marked him down as a reliable friend.

Example

She marked the movie down as a classic.

What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “mark down as”?

Mark down as a mistake

Recognize something as an error or mistake.

Example

The teacher marked the answer down as a mistake, but it was actually correct.

Mark down as a success

Consider something to be successful or a positive outcome.

Example

The event was marked down as a success, with many people attending and enjoying themselves.

Mark down as a failure

Consider something to be unsuccessful or a negative outcome.

Example

The project was marked down as a failure due to poor planning and execution.

Good things to know

Does “mark down as” have an informal or formal tone?

Mark down as is a neutral phrasal verb that can be used in both informal and formal contexts. It is appropriate for everyday conversations, as well as more formal settings, such as academic or professional discussions.

What are synonyms of antonyms to the phrasal verb “mark down as”?

Synonyms

• categorize
• classify
• label
• identify
• consider
• judge
• assume
• regard

Antonyms

• unclassified
• unlabeled
• unidentified
• unmarked
• unsorted