distinct
gb/dɪstˈɪŋkt/ us/dɪstˈɪŋkt/
B2
Английский
~ 2600
Значения
0 значений
adjective
B2
property
1
clearly different or separate
Easy to see as different from something else.
Модель употребления:
[something] is distinct from [something else]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'distinct' with 'distinctive'. 'Distinct' means clearly separate, while 'distinctive' means having a special quality that makes something easy to recognize.
Синонимы
different (More general term; 'distinct' emphasizes clear separation or uniqueness.)
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separate (Focuses on being apart physically or conceptually, not necessarily on clarity of difference.)
Антонимы
similar (Indicates having qualities in common rather than being clearly different.)
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indistinct (Means unclear or blurred, the opposite of clearly separate.)
Коллокации
quite distinct
|distinct possibility
|distinct advantage
|distinct style
|remain distinct
Темы
description
|comparison
|perception
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- The two species are distinct in both appearance and behavior.
- Her voice was distinct from all the others in the choir.
- These are two distinct issues that should not be confused.
- The pattern on each vase is distinct, making them unique.
- There is a distinct difference between the two proposals.
Примеры для изучающих
- My bag is distinct from yours.
- Cats and dogs are distinct animals.
- The two colors are distinct.
- His style is distinct from mine.
adjective
B2
property
2
easy to notice or recognize
Easy to see, hear, or understand.
Модель употребления:
a distinct [sound/smell/impression]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may overuse 'clear' instead of 'distinct', missing the nuance of separation from other signals or stimuli.
Синонимы
clear (General term for easy to perceive; 'distinct' can imply separation from background noise or context.)
Антонимы
unclear (Not easy to perceive or understand.)
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indistinct (Blurred or hard to detect.)
Коллокации
distinct sound
|distinct smell
|distinct impression
|distinct voice
Темы
perception
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- I heard a distinct knock at the door.
- There was a distinct smell of smoke in the air.
- She had the distinct impression that she was being watched.
- His accent is quite distinct and easy to recognize.
Примеры для изучающих
- I heard a distinct cry.
- There is a distinct taste of lemon in the cake.
- I have a distinct memory of that day.
- The voice was distinct in the quiet room.
adjective
B2
property
3
definite and obvious
Real and clear enough to notice or be sure about.
Модель употребления:
a distinct [possibility/advantage/chance]
Синонимы
definite (Stronger emphasis on certainty; 'distinct' conveys clarity as well as certainty.)
Антонимы
uncertain (Lacking clarity or certainty.)
Коллокации
distinct possibility
|distinct chance
|distinct advantage
Темы
certainty
|evaluation
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- There’s a distinct possibility that it will rain tomorrow.
- She has a distinct advantage over the other candidates due to her experience.
- I felt a distinct change in his attitude.
Примеры для изучающих
- There is a distinct chance of rain.
- She has a distinct advantage in the game.
- I saw a distinct change in the weather.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
distinct
IPA
GB/dɪstˈɪŋkt/
US/dɪstˈɪŋkt/
Слоги и ударение
dis - tinct (2 слога)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tinct)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: distinct
- Comparative: distincter
- Superlative: distinctest
Родственные слова
Forms
distincter
adjective
distinctest
adjective
Core family
Related words
distinguishable
adjective
distinctively
adverb
distinctiveness
noun
distinguished
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
distinctness
noun
Выражения
by no means distinct
1/bˈaɪ nˈoʊ mˈinz dɪstˈɪŋkt/
fixed phrase
not clearly different at all
Not different in any clear way.
Примеры
- The twins are by no means distinct; they look almost identical.
- These problems are by no means distinct from each other.
make a distinction between
1/mˈeɪk ə dɪstˈɪŋkʃən bɪtwˈin/
fixed phrase
recognize or show difference between things
To understand or show how two things are different.
Примеры
- It's important to make a distinction between opinion and fact.
- The law makes a clear distinction between adults and minors.