discern

Meaning

To perceive or recognize something; to distinguish with difficulty by sight or with the other senses.

to recognize or understand something with difficulty

Example Sentences

He could barely discern the distant figure in the fog.

It was hard to discern the figure in the dark.

Example Expressions

discern the truth

Synonyms

perceive, differentiate, detect, distinguish, identify, notice

Entry 1

perceive, differentiate, detect

Entry 2

detect, perceive, distinguish, identify, notice

Antonyms

overlook, ignore, neglect, miss

Entry 1

overlook, ignore, neglect

Entry 2

ignore, overlook, miss

Collocations

discern details, discern truth, discern difference, discern pattern