distinguish
/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
tell apart, set apart
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- 1.
To see or hear the difference between two things.
"It's hard to distinguish the twins."
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It's hard to distinguish the twins.
It's hard to distinguish the twins.
Good design distinguishes one product from another.
Good design distinguishes one product from another.
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How do you pronounce distinguish?
distinguish is pronounced [/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does distinguish mean?
distinguish means "tell apart, set apart". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is distinguish?
distinguish is a Advanced-level word.
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Example: "It's hard to distinguish the twins." — used to mean "tell apart, set apart".
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