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distinguish
to recognize the difference between things
Synonyms
- differentiate
- discern
- separate
Antonyms
- confuse
- mix up
distinguish in a sentence
The twins are easy to distinguish by their voices.
The guide helped us distinguish the poisonous berries from the safe ones.
Where it comes from
From Latin distinguere, meaning 'to separate or mark off.'
Memory hook
Distinguish means to tell distinct things apart.
Word parts
- dis — apart, away
distinguish: dis- (apart) + stingu (prick, mark)
Read it in context
- A Battle Inside Science
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