All 3 Uses
distinguish
in
Breaking Dawn, by Meyer
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- But then, I was just proud I could distinguish between the symbols for Toyota, Ford, and Chevy.†
Book 1
- Strange that I could distinguish the minute differences between footsteps that I'd never been able to hear at all before today.†
Book 3 *
- Behind the light, I could distinguish the individual grains in the dark wood ceiling above.†
Book 3
Definitions:
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(1)
(distinguish as in: distinguish fact from opinion) recognize or treat as different
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(2)
(distinguish as in: her accent distinguishes her) to set apart or to be an identifying characteristic
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(3)
(distinguish as in: the distinguished scientist) seen or demonstrated as different -- especially as worthy of admiration
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(4)
(distinguish as in: distinguish a vague shape) perceive something that is barely perceptible
- (5) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)