distinguish — to recognize or identify the difference between two or more things
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to recognize or identify the difference between two or more things
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
Korean meaning: 구별하다, 구분하다
Korean pronunciation: 디-스팅-귀쉬 (강세: 스팅)
Example Sentences
- My mom can distinguish my footsteps from a mile away, but can't distinguish her car keys from her phone when they're right in front of her.
- The wine expert could distinguish between 50 different types of wine, which distinguished him from ordinary wine drinkers.
- Einstein's theory of relativity distinguished him as one of the greatest scientists in history.
distinguish
VERB//dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ//
to recognize or identify the difference between two or more things
She distinguishes the fresh apples from the bruised ones.
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Origin
From Latin distinguere, composed of dis- (apart) and stinguere (to prick or mark), originally meaning to separate by marking. The word entered English through Old French and Middle English, retaining its sense of separating or differentiating.
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“My mom can distinguish my footsteps from a mile away, but can't distinguish her car keys from her phone when they're right in front of her.”
“The wine expert could distinguish between 50 different types of wine, which distinguished him from ordinary wine drinkers.”
“Einstein's theory of relativity distinguished him as one of the greatest scientists in history.”
“I can't distinguish between expensive perfume and cheap body spray - they all smell like 'trying too hard' to me.”
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