Pronunciation

/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

Definitions

Noun

1. The act or quality of distinguishing one thing from another by discerning their differences or characteristics. Example: The judges’ ability to distinguish between the two contestants’ performances.
2. A clear difference or separation. Example: The distinct smell of fresh baked bread.

Verb

1. To perceive or recognize the difference between (people, things, or qualities). Example: She easily distinguished her sister’s voice among the crowd.
2. To make a clear separation or classification. Example: The teacher distinguished the students based on their achievements.

Adjective

1. Characteristic or typical of a particular person or thing. Example: The distinct style of the artist was easily distinguishable.
2. Standing out clearly or prominently. Example: The distinctive colors of the building made it easy to distinguish in the skyline.

Adverb

1. In a way that shows a clear difference or distinction. Example: He distinguished himself with his exceptional work ethic.

Phrases

• “Distinguish oneself” means to stand out or excel in a particular field.
• “Distinguish between” refers to the process of telling apart or recognizing different things.
• “Distinguish a pattern” implies identifying a consistent structure or sequence.

Example Sentences

• Noun: The expert was able to distinguish subtle differences in the paintings.
• Verb: She quickly distinguished the genuine diamonds from the imitations.
• Adjective: His unique approach made him easily distinguishable among his peers.
• Adverb: He distinguished himself academically, consistently achieving top grades.

Synonyms

• Tell apart
• Discriminate
• Identify
• Recognize
• Distinguishably
• Clearly separate