discern
verb | /discern/
Essential WordsMEDIUM
to notice or understand something clearly
discern
verb | /discern/
Essential WordsMEDIUMto notice or understand something clearly
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Synonyms
detectperceivedistinguishrecognize
Antonyms
overlookmissignore
Examples
"It is hard to discern the distant figure in the fog."
"Experts can discern subtle differences in the data."
Etymology
from Latin discernere “to separate, distinguish”
Source: Essential WordsAdded: 11/13/2025
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