
Distinguish
Not Always Visual
Distinguishing can involve senses other than sight, like taste or hearing.

He could distinguish the song by its unique guitar riff.
Subtle Differences
Sometimes the differences you distinguish are not obvious, but very slight.

An expert could distinguish the painting as a forgery by the brushstrokes.
Context Clues
Context, like specific details or background info, helps to distinguish meaning.

With the context of the story, she could distinguish the author's intent.
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