scar meaning
scar :
mark, reminder
noun
▪ He has a scar on his arm.
▪ He has a mark on his arm.
▪ The scar faded over time.
▪ The mark disappeared over time.
paraphrasing
▪ mark – sign
▪ blemish – flaw
scar :
to mark, to leave a sign
verb
▪ The cut will scar if not treated.
▪ The cut will mark if not treated.
▪ The accident scarred him for life.
▪ The accident left a mark on him for life.
paraphrasing
▪ mark – to leave a sign
▪ blemish – to flaw
Pronunciation
scar [skɑːr]
The stress is on the whole word and sounds like 'skar'.
Common phrases and grammar about scar
scar - Common meaning
noun
mark, reminder
verb
to mark, to leave a sign
Part of Speech Changes for "scar"
▪ scarring (noun) – the process of marking
▪ scarred (adjective) – marked or affected
Common Expressions with "scar"
▪ leave a scar – to make a mark
▪ heal a scar – to fix a mark
▪ emotional scar – a mental mark
▪ visible scar – a seen mark
Important examples of scar in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, scar often refers to physical or emotional marks.
Example of a confusing word: scare (to frighten)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Scar is used in grammar questions as both a noun and a verb, focusing on its dual role.
scar
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
leave a scar
means 'to make a mark', used in both physical and emotional contexts.
open old scars
means 'to bring back past pain', used when past issues are revisited.
Differences between similar words and scar
scar
,
blemish
differences
Scar is a mark from healing, while blemish is a flaw or imperfection on the skin.
scar
,
mark
differences
Scar is a specific type of mark from healing, while mark is a general term for any sign or spot.
Words with the same origin as scar
The origin of scar
The word's etymology is not clear.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
