CEFR B2

telling apart

phrasal verb

Meaning

Distinguishing between two or more similar things or people by identifying their differences.

Examples

It is surprisingly difficult to tell apart these two shades of blue.
Experts are skilled at telling apart genuine antiques from clever forgeries.

Synonyms: distinguish, differentiate, discriminate

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telling apart (B2)

phrasal verb

Pronunciation: ˈtɛlɪŋ əˈpɑːrt

Definition

Distinguishing between two or more similar things or people by identifying their differences.

Examples

It is surprisingly difficult to tell apart these two shades of blue.
Experts are skilled at telling apart genuine antiques from clever forgeries.
I have a hard time telling apart the various models of this smartphone.

How to Use telling apart

tell [someone/something] apart (phrasal verb): To perceive the difference between two or more entities. — "I cannot tell the two brothers apart."
tell [A] and [B] apart (phrasal verb): To distinguish between two specific items. — "Can you tell the original and the copy apart?"

Synonyms of telling apart

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