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- pronunciation:
- dih
stIng
gwihsh
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
distinguishes, distinguishing, distinguished |
| definition 1: |
to tell apart by seeing differences (often followed by "from").
People who are color blind often cannot distinguish red from green.- synonyms:
- designate, tell
- similar words:
- characterize, contrast, discriminate, mark, signal, single out
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| definition 2: |
to see or hear in a clear way.
I could not distinguish his face in the dark.- similar words:
- detect, determine, identify, note, perceive, see
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| definition 3: |
to act in a way that draws special recognition or distinction.
She has distinguished herself as the best runner on the team.- similar words:
- characterize, honor
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| definition 4: |
to understand or point out differences (usually followed by "between").
Can you distinguish between butter and margarine?- synonyms:
- discriminate
- similar words:
- decide
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| related words: |
ascertain, designate, observe, recognize, recommend, spot |
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| derivations: |
distinguishable (adj.), distinguishably (adv.), distinguishingly (adv.) |
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