English Dictionary
Definition distinct in British English
distinct
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/dɪˈstɪŋkt/
Example
They were classified into two distinct groups.
Example
The region's linguistic and cultural identity is quite distinct from that of the rest of the country.
Synonyms and related words
Example
There was a distinct smell of burning coming from downstairs.
Example
I had the distinct impression that he did not like me.
