Definition of "distinguish"

Kid-friendly meaning of distinguish, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "distinguish" mean?

distinguish (verb) — to tell two things apart.

Part of speechVerb Syllables3 (dis·tin·guish)

Example sentences using "distinguish"

Grade K–2
I can distinguish the twins!
Grade 3–5
It can be hard to distinguish between a real song and one made by a computer.
Grade 6–8
Learning to distinguish a good source from a bad one online is one of the most important skills students need before they leave school.

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