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distinguish betweento recognize or show the difference between two or more things

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: to recognize or show the difference between two or more things

Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ bɪˈtwiːn/

Example Sentences

  • My mom still can't distinguish between me and my twin brother on the phone.
  • Students need to learn how to distinguish between reliable and unreliable sources.
  • Can you distinguish between Pepsi and Coke in a blind taste test?

distinguish between

NOUN

[/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ bɪˈtwiːn/]

to recognize or show the difference between two or more things

A jeweler uses a loupe to distinguish between a real diamond and a clever fake.
💡 Concept

A jeweler uses a loupe to distinguish between a real diamond and a clever fake.

Distinguish between the tools, extinguish the flames, and finish the mission!
🎵 Rhyme

Distinguish between the tools, extinguish the flames, and finish the mission!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ bɪˈtwiːn/
🇬🇧 UK/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ bɪˈtwiːn/

🌳Etymology

Prefixdis--
Rootstingu-
Suffix--ish

🎵Rhyme

extinguishrelinquishfinish
extinguish
relinquish
finish

🔗Collocations

distinguish between right and wrong
distinguish between fact and opinion
distinguish between different types
clearly distinguish between
hard to distinguish between
distinguish between similar things

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom still can't distinguish between me and my twin brother on the phone.

Students need to learn how to distinguish between reliable and unreliable sources.

😄 Fun example

Can you distinguish between Pepsi and Coke in a blind taste test?

It's important to distinguish between constructive criticism and personal attacks.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

differentiate betweentell apartseparatediscriminate betweendiscern between

Antonyms

confusemix upblur

Related

recognizeidentifycomparecontrastclassify

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