Distinguish vs. Distinct — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Distinguish and Distinct
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Distinguish
Recognize or treat (someone or something) as different
The child is perfectly capable of distinguishing reality from fantasy
Distinct
Recognizably different in nature from something else of a similar type
There are two distinct types of sickle cell disease
The patterns of spoken language are distinct from those of writing
Distinguish
Manage to discern (something barely perceptible)
It was too dark to distinguish anything more than their vague shapes
Distinct
Readily distinguishable by the senses
A distinct smell of nicotine
Distinguish
Make oneself worthy of respect by one's behaviour or achievements
Many distinguished themselves in the fight against Hitler
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Distinct
Readily distinguishable from all others; discrete
On two distinct occasions.
Distinguish
To perceive as being different or distinct
Can you distinguish a pattern in this behavior?.
Distinct
Easily perceived by the senses
A distinct flavor.
Distinguish
To perceive distinctly; discern
The lookout distinguished the masts of ships on the horizon.
Distinct
Clearly defined; unquestionable
At a distinct disadvantage.
Distinguish
To demonstrate or describe as being different or distinct
A scientist who distinguished four species of the plant.
Distinct
Capable of being perceived very clearly.
Her voice was distinct despite the heavy traffic.
Distinguish
To be an identifying characteristic of; make noticeable or different
These spices distinguish this style of Asian cooking.
Distinct
Different from one another (with the preferable adposition being "from").
Horses are distinct from zebras.
Distinguish
To cause (oneself) to be respected or eminent
They have distinguished themselves as dedicated social workers.
Distinct
Noticeably different from others; distinctive.
Olga's voice is quite distinct because of her accent.
Distinguish
To perceive or indicate differences; discriminate
Can the child distinguish between right and wrong?.
Distinct
Separate in place; not conjunct or united; with from.
Distinguish
To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.
Distinct
(obsolete) Distinguished; having the difference marked; separated by a visible sign; marked out; specified.
Distinguish
To see someone or something clearly or distinctly.
Distinct
(obsolete) Marked; variegated.
Distinguish
To make oneself noticeably different or better from others through accomplishments.
The soldier distinguished himself in combat and received a medal.
Distinct
To distinguish; to make a distinction.
Distinguish
To make to differ.
Distinct
Distinguished; having the difference marked; separated by a visible sign; marked out; specified.
Wherever thus created - for no placeIs yet distinct by name.
Distinguish
Not set apart from others by visible marks; to make distinctive or discernible by exhibiting differences; to mark off by some characteristic.
Not more distinguished by her purple vest,Than by the charming features of her face.
Milton has distinguished the sweetbrier and the eglantine.
Distinct
Marked; variegated.
The which [place] was dightWith divers flowers distinct with rare delight.
Distinguish
To separate by definition of terms or logical division of a subject with regard to difference; as, to distinguish sounds into high and low.
Moses distinguished the causes of the flood into those that belong to the heavens, and those that belong to the earth.
Distinct
Separate in place; not conjunct; not united by growth or otherwise; - with from.
The intention was that the two armies which marched out together should afterward be distinct.
Distinguish
To recognize or discern by marks, signs, or characteristic quality or qualities; to know and discriminate (anything) from other things with which it might be confounded; as, to distinguish the sound of a drum.
We are enabled to distinguish good from evil, as well as truth from falsehood.
Nor more can you distinguish of a man,Than of his outward show.
Distinct
Not identical; different; individual.
To offend, and judge, are distinct offices.
Distinguish
To constitute a difference; to make to differ.
Who distinguisheth thee?
Distinct
So separated as not to be confounded with any other thing; not liable to be misunderstood; not confused; well-defined; clear; as, we have a distinct or indistinct view of a prospect.
Relation more particular and distinct.
Distinguish
To separate from others by a mark of honor; to make eminent or known; to confer distinction upon; - with by or for.
Distinct
To distinguish.
Distinguish
To make distinctions; to perceive the difference; to exercise discrimination; - with between; as, a judge distinguishes between cases apparently similar, but differing in principle.
Distinct
Easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined;
A distinct flavor
A distinct odor of turpentine
A distinct outline
The ship appeared as a distinct silhouette
Distinct fingerprints
Distinguish
To become distinguished or distinctive; to make one's self or itself discernible.
The little embryo . . . first distinguishes into a little knot.
Distinct
(often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality;
Plants of several distinct types
The word `nationalism' is used in at least two distinct senses
Gold is distinct from iron
A tree related to but quite distinct from the European beech
Management had interests quite distinct from those of their employees
Distinguish
Mark as different;
We distinguish several kinds of maple
Distinct
Constituting a separate entity or part;
A government with three discrete divisions
On two distinct occasions
Distinguish
Detect with the senses;
The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards
I can't make out the faces in this photograph
Distinct
Recognizable; marked;
Noticed a distinct improvement
At a distinct (or decided) disadvantage
Distinguish
Be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense;
His modesty distinguishes him form his peers
Distinct
Clearly or sharply defined to the mind;
Clear-cut evidence of tampering
Claudius was the first to invade Britain with distinct...intentions of conquest
Trenchant distinctions between right and wrong
Distinguish
Make conspicuous or noteworthy
Distinguish
Identify as in botany or biology, for example
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