English Dictionary
Definition distinction in British English
distinction
noun
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
noun
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
a difference between two things
In practice, these distinctions are often blurred (=not made very clear).
Do other countries have the same distinction between amateur and professional athletes that we do?
Medical literature does not always make a distinction between the two terms. education for girls and boys.
This would lead to a clear distinction between management and the workforce.
a very high mark in an examination
an honour given to someone who has achieved a very high standard in their work or who has helped many people
