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Distinguish

dəˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ
Zeer Veelvoorkomend
~ 2200
~ 2200
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Distinguish -

To recognize or point out a difference between two or more things

Voorbeeld: It's important to be able to distinguish between similar species of birds.
Gebruik: formalContext: academic or professional discussions
Opmerking: Used in contexts where accuracy and precision are required.

To be notable, remarkable, or stand out from others

Voorbeeld: Her talent for singing distinguishes her from the other contestants.
Gebruik: formalContext: evaluating qualities or characteristics
Opmerking: Often used in discussions about unique qualities or characteristics.

To recognize someone's achievements or qualities

Voorbeeld: The award distinguishes her as a leader in the field.
Gebruik: formalContext: acknowledging accomplishments
Opmerking: Commonly used in award ceremonies or formal recognitions.

Synoniemen van Distinguish

differentiate

To recognize or ascertain what makes someone or something different.
Voorbeeld: It's important to differentiate between fact and opinion.
Opmerking: While 'distinguish' focuses on recognizing differences, 'differentiate' emphasizes the process of distinguishing between similar things or concepts.

discern

To perceive or recognize something with difficulty by sight or intellect.
Voorbeeld: She could discern the subtle nuances in the painting that others overlooked.
Opmerking: Similar to 'distinguish,' but 'discern' often implies a deeper level of perception or understanding.

identify

To establish or indicate who or what someone or something is.
Voorbeeld: Can you identify which bird is making that sound?
Opmerking: While 'distinguish' focuses on recognizing differences, 'identify' emphasizes recognizing and naming specific individuals or things.

recognize

To identify someone or something previously seen, known, or experienced.
Voorbeeld: I couldn't recognize her at first with the new hairstyle.
Opmerking: Similar to 'distinguish,' but 'recognize' often involves recalling a previous encounter or familiarity with the person or thing.

Uitdrukkingen en veelvoorkomende zinsdelen van Distinguish

Distinguish between

To recognize the difference or contrast between two or more things.
Voorbeeld: It's important to distinguish between right and wrong.
Opmerking: This phrase indicates making a clear distinction or differentiation between things.

Distinguish oneself

To stand out from others due to exceptional qualities or actions.
Voorbeeld: She distinguished herself as the top performer in the competition.
Opmerking: This phrase suggests achieving recognition or distinction through notable actions or qualities.

Distinguishable

Capable of being perceived as different or distinct.
Voorbeeld: The two types of birds are easily distinguishable by their color patterns.
Opmerking: This term refers to the quality of being able to be distinguished or recognized as distinct from something else.

Distinguished

Recognized as successful, authoritative, or prestigious in a particular field.
Voorbeeld: He is a distinguished professor in the field of economics.
Opmerking: This term implies having achieved a high level of respect or honor in a specific area.

Hard to distinguish

Difficult to recognize or differentiate one from another.
Voorbeeld: The twins looked so alike that it was hard to distinguish between them.
Opmerking: This phrase indicates the challenge in perceiving or discerning a clear difference.

Dagelijkse (slang) uitdrukkingen van Distinguish

Tell apart

This slang term means to distinguish between two similar things or people.
Voorbeeld: Their twin brothers were so identical it was hard to tell them apart.
Opmerking: The slang term 'tell apart' specifically refers to distinguishing between similar things without using the word 'distinguish.'

Pick out

To select or identify something from a group, indicating the act of distinguishing it.
Voorbeeld: Can you pick out the best piece of artwork from the collection?
Opmerking: While 'pick out' involves selection, it also involves the act of discerning or recognizing something, not just choosing it.

Spot the difference

Refers to identifying discrepancies or variations between similar things or images.
Voorbeeld: In the spot-the-difference game, players have to find the discrepancies between two seemingly identical pictures.
Opmerking: This term is often used to describe a game or activity where participants have to identify small discrepancies rather than general distinctions.

Distinguish - Voorbeelden

English: It's important to distinguish between fact and opinion.
English: The unique design of the building distinguishes it from the others in the area.
English: Her talent for languages distinguishes her from her peers.

Grammatica van Distinguish

Distinguish - Werkwoord (Verb) / Werkwoord, basisvorm (Verb, base form)
Lemma: distinguish
Vervoegingen
Werkwoord, verleden tijd (Verb, past tense): distinguished
Werkwoord, gerundium of tegenwoordig deelwoord (Verb, gerund or present participle): distinguishing
Werkwoord, 3e persoon enkelvoud tegenwoordige tijd (Verb, 3rd person singular present): distinguishes
Werkwoord, basisvorm (Verb, base form): distinguish
Werkwoord, tegenwoordige tijd niet 3e persoon enkelvoud (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): distinguish
Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon
distinguish bevat 3 lettergrepen: dis • tin • guish
Fonetische transcriptie: di-ˈstiŋ-(g)wish
dis tin guish , di ˈstiŋ (g)wish (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)

Distinguish - Belangrijkheid en gebruiksfrequentie

De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000.
distinguish: ~ 2200 (Zeer Veelvoorkomend).
Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
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