ஆங்கிலம்

distinguish

gb/dɪstˈɪŋɡwɪʃ/ us/dɪstˈɪŋɡwɪʃ/
B1 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 2300
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வினைச்சொல் B1 action
1

Recognize differences between things

To see or show how things or people are different.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: to distinguish between [A] and [B]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes omit 'between' when comparing two things, saying 'distinguish A and B' instead of 'distinguish between A and B'.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
differentiate (More formal; often used in academic or technical contexts.) | tell apart (More informal; commonly used in everyday speech.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
confuse (Means to mistake one thing for another instead of recognizing differences.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
distinguish clearly |distinguish easily |distinguish between |hard to distinguish |distinguish features
கருப்பொருள்கள்
thinking |communication |daily life |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • It's sometimes hard to distinguish between real and fake news.
  • Can you distinguish the twins from each other?
  • The teacher could easily distinguish the students who had studied from those who hadn't.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • I can distinguish my bag from yours.
  • She can distinguish the two colors.
  • It is hard to distinguish the twins.
வினைச்சொல் B2 action
2

Make something seem special or different

To make someone or something special or different from others.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: to distinguish [someone/something] from [others]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'recognize differences', but here the subject causes the difference, not observes it.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
set apart (Informal; emphasizes the difference as unique or notable.) | differentiate (Formal; can imply a deliberate act of making something different.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
blend in (Means to appear similar to others so as not to be noticed.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
distinguish oneself |distinguish by |distinguish feature |distinguish mark
கருப்பொருள்கள்
personal qualities |business |arts |communication |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • Her creative writing distinguishes her from other students.
  • The company distinguishes itself by offering excellent customer service.
  • A strong sense of ethics distinguishes great leaders.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • Good service can distinguish a shop from others.
  • Her voice distinguishes her from other singers.
  • He distinguished himself in the race.
வினைச்சொல் formal B2 action
3

Perceive something clearly

To see, hear, or know something clearly, even if it is not easy.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: to distinguish [something] in/from [background/context]
இணைச்சொற்கள்
discern (Formal; often used for careful observation or judgment.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
overlook (Means to fail to notice something that is there.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
distinguish details |distinguish shapes |distinguish sounds
கருப்பொருள்கள்
perception |nature |body |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • In the fog, we could barely distinguish the outline of the mountain.
  • She could distinguish his voice from across the noisy room.
  • From this distance, it's hard to distinguish any details.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • I can distinguish his voice in the crowd.
  • She can distinguish the shape of the boat in the fog.
  • It is hard to distinguish the road in the dark.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
distinguish
IPA
GB/dɪstˈɪŋɡwɪʃ/
US/dɪstˈɪŋɡwɪʃ/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
dis - tin - guish (3 அசைகள்)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tin)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Verb
  • Base: distinguish
  • 3rd Person Singular: distinguishes
  • Present Participle: distinguishing
  • Past: distinguished
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
distinguishes verb distinguishing verb distinguished verb
Core family
distinction noun B2 distinct adjective B2 distinctive adjective B2 distinctly adverb B1
Related words
distinguishable adjective distinctively adverb distinctiveness noun
Negative and opposite forms
indistinct adjective C1 indistinguishable adjective undistinguished adjective
சொற்றொடர்கள்

distinguish between A and B

1
/dɪstˈɪŋɡwɪʃ bɪtwˈin ə ˈænd bˈi/
fixed phrase

Recognize differences between two things

To see how two things are not the same.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • It's important to distinguish between facts and opinions.
  • Can you distinguish between these two types of fabric?

distinguish oneself

1
/dɪstˈɪŋɡwɪʃ wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase

Do something that makes you stand out positively

To do something very well so that people notice you.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • She distinguished herself during the competition by her skill and determination.
  • He distinguished himself as a leader during the crisis.

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