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distinguish

Prononciation : [dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ]

Mot

Contexte : « similarity »

(verb) to recognize the differences between two or more things. It’s like when you can tell that two apples are different colors or that two songs sound different.

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She can easily distinguish between a cat and a dog just by looking at them.

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He cannot distinguish between the two identical twins; they look exactly the same to him.

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How can you distinguish this plant from other similar ones?

Contexte : « identity »

(verb) to show what makes something unique or special. This is used when you want to point out something important about a person or thing, like how a favorite toy stands out from others.

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The teacher can distinguish her best students based on their hard work and creativity.

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In a crowded room, it was hard to distinguish who was who without looking closely.

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What qualities do you think distinguish a good friend from a regular one?

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