discern
/dɪˈsɜːrn/
dis · cern
dɪ · ˈsɜːrn
English Definition
v. see, recognize, distinguish
Significado en Español
discernir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phân biệt, nhận ra
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Example Sentence
He could barely discern the road in fog.
雾中他难以辨路。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
discern(distinguish)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is a synonym for discern?
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A
Ignore
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B
Detect
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C
Proclaim
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D
Postpone
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B — Detect.
“discern” means v. see, recognize, distinguish
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
In the thick fog, it was hard to ______ the shape of the distant ship.
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A
discern
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B
ignore
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C
forget
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D
conceal
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A — discern.
“discern” means v. see, recognize, distinguish
Common questions about “discern”
What does “discern” mean?
discern — v. see, recognize, distinguish. In Chinese: 辨别，察觉.
How do you pronounce “discern”?
discern is pronounced /dɪˈsɜːrn/. It breaks into 2 syllables: dis · cern.
How do you use “discern” in a sentence?
He could barely discern the road in fog. (雾中他难以辨路。)
What are synonyms for “discern”?
perceive, distinguish — all close in meaning to discern (v. see, recognize, distinguish).
Is “discern” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. discern appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “discern”?
discern(distinguish)
