distinguish
/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
English B2 · Upper-intermediateverbThinking
distinguish (verb) means to see or understand the difference between things.
Persian: تشخیص دادن، متمایز کردن
Meaning of distinguish
| Word | distinguish |
|---|---|
| Definition | to see or understand the difference between things |
| Persian | تشخیص دادن، متمایز کردن |
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/ |
| Part of speech | verb |
| Level | B2 (Upper-intermediate) |
Example sentence
It is hard to distinguish the twins.
تشخیص دوقلوها از هم سخت است.
Word forms of distinguish
| Word class | Form |
|---|---|
| verb | distinguish |
| adjective | distinct |
Synonyms of distinguish
differentiate
Common phrases with distinguish
- distinguish between
- distinguish from
- clearly distinguish
Related English words
analyseto study something carefully in order to understand it · B2anticipateto expect something and be ready for it · B2apparenteasy to see or understand; seeming to be true · B2approacha way of dealing with something; to come near · B2assumeto accept that something is true without having proof · B2criticalextremely important; or expressing disapproval · B2despitewithout being affected by something · B2evaluateto judge how good, useful or successful something is · B2
Questions about distinguish
What does distinguish mean?
distinguish (verb) means to see or understand the difference between things.
What is the Persian meaning of distinguish?
distinguish means تشخیص دادن، متمایز کردن in Persian.
What level is the word distinguish?
distinguish is a English B2 (upper-intermediate) word.
What is another word for distinguish?
Words close in meaning to distinguish include differentiate.
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