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distinguished

Pronunciation: [dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃt]

Word

Context: "personal qualities"

(adjective) when someone is very special or important because of their skills or achievements. It means they have done great things in their life, like a famous teacher or a respected leader.

Example

The scientist received a medal for her distinguished contributions to medicine.

Example

He was not a distinguished figure; he was quite ordinary and did not stand out.

Example

What makes a person distinguished in their field?

Context: "identify"

(verb) to recognize or tell apart something from others. It means you can see differences clearly, like knowing the difference between two types of apples.

Example

She can distinguish between various bird songs very easily.

Example

He could not distinguish the two paintings; they looked exactly the same to him.

Example

Can you distinguish one flavor from another in this dish?

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