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- [dih-sting-gwish]
- /dɪˈstɪŋ gwɪʃ/
- /dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-sting-gwish]
- /dɪˈstɪŋ gwɪʃ/
Definitions of distinguishes word
- verb with object distinguishes to mark off as different (often followed by from or by): He was distinguished from the other boys by his height. 1
- verb with object distinguishes to recognize as distinct or different; recognize the salient or individual features or characteristics of: It is hard to distinguish her from her twin sister. 1
- verb with object distinguishes to perceive clearly by sight or other sense; discern; recognize: He could not distinguish many of the words. 1
- verb with object distinguishes to set apart as different; be a distinctive characteristic of; characterize: It is his Italian accent that distinguishes him. 1
- verb with object distinguishes to make prominent, conspicuous, or eminent: to distinguish oneself in battle. 1
- verb with object distinguishes to divide into classes; classify: Let us distinguish the various types of metaphor. 1
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Origin of distinguishes
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; extension, by -ish2, of Middle English disting(u)en (< Anglo-French, Middle French distinguer) < Latin distinguere; see distinct
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Parts of speech for Distinguishes
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
distinguishes popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
distinguishes usage trend in Literature
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