distinguish

Intermediate

/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

verb
to recognize or show a difference

distinguish in a sentence

  • “She can distinguish between good and bad art.”
  • “You're old enough to distinguish between fact and fantasy.”
  • “I have trouble distinguishing between the two of them.”
  • “I have trouble distinguishing the difference between the two of them.”

What does “distinguish” mean?

distinguish (verb) means to recognize or show a difference. It is pronounced /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "distinguish" mean?
distinguish (verb) means: to recognize or show a difference
How do you pronounce "distinguish"?
"distinguish" is pronounced /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "distinguish" in a sentence?
Here is "distinguish" used in a sentence: She can distinguish between good and bad art.

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