Vocabulary Entry

distinction

|noun • verb

noun

A difference or contrast between similar things or people.

Example Sentences

"There is a clear distinction between right and wrong."

"The distinction of being the first in her family to graduate college was a proud moment."

"He made a distinction between facts and opinions during the debate."

verb

Example Sentences

"She can distinguish between various species of birds."

"It's important to distinguish between fact and fiction in the story."

"He struggled to distinguish his own feelings from those of others."