distinguish

verb B2

Meaning

To distinguish means to recognize or point out the differences between two or more things.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "distinguish" with "extinguish," which has a different meaning.

Example Sentences

How can you distinguish between these two similar products ?
It is hard to distinguish his voice on the phone .
It is hard to distinguish the twins in the photo .
It is important to distinguish between facts and opinions clearly .

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