blemish mark

Meanings

1. 1nouncountable

   A small mark or spot on the skin that spoils its smooth appearance.

   Grammar: Countable: 'a blemish mark', 'several blemish marks'.

   Patterns

   • a blemish mark on something
   • have blemish marks
   • remove blemish marks

   She covered the blemish mark with makeup.

   Teenagers often worry about blemish marks on their faces.

   The cream claims to reduce blemish marks.

2. 2nouncountable

   A small fault or spot that spoils the appearance of an object or surface.

   Grammar: Can be used for things like fruit, glass, or paper.

   Patterns

   • a blemish mark on something
   • without a blemish mark

   The apple had a small blemish mark near the stem.

   There was a blemish mark on the otherwise perfect glass.

   The dealer promised the car had no blemish marks.

Word forms

Common combinations

blemish mark on the skin

He had a blemish mark on his cheek.

remove blemish marks

This treatment can remove blemish marks.

leave a blemish mark

The injury left a blemish mark on his arm.

Synonyms and how they differ

blemish

Blemish alone often means the same thing; 'blemish mark' adds emphasis on the visible spot.

spot

Spot is the everyday word for a small mark on skin; blemish mark is slightly more formal or specific.

imperfection

Imperfection is a general word for any fault; blemish mark usually refers to a visible mark on skin or surface.

Opposites

Word family

blemish noun

A small mark or fault that spoils appearance.

blemish verb

To spoil the appearance of something.

blemished adjective

Having marks or faults.

Commonly confused: blemish mark or blemish vs. birthmark?

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