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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/

Korean meaning: ~을 구별하다, ~을 구분하다

Korean pronunciation: 디**스팅**귀시 비**트윈**

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

distinguish between concept
💡 Concept

to recognize or show the difference between two or more things

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distinguish between rhyme
🎵 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

Origin

라틴어 'distinguere'에서 유래되었으며, 'dis-(분리)'와 'stinguere(찌르다, 표시하다)'의 결합으로 '분리하여 표시하다'라는 의미를 가집니다. 고대 로마인들이 가축에 브랜드로 표시를 남겨 구별했던 관습에서 나온 표현입니다.

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🎵Rhyme

extinguishrelinquishfinish
extinguish
relinquish
finish

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📝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.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

differentiate betweentell apartseparatediscriminate betweendiscern between

Antonyms

confusemix upblur

Related

recognizeidentifycomparecontrastclassify