discern
2 antonyms for discern — opposites grouped by meaning.
Verb — To notice or perceive something, especially something not immediately obvious.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To notice or perceive something, especially something not immediately obvious.
“It was hard to discern any pattern in the data.”
Opposites
2. verb
To recognize the difference between two things.
“He struggled to discern fact from rumor.”
Opposites
Antonyms
How to use discern
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
discern a pattern
discern the difference
Etymology
From Middle English discernen, from Old French discerner, from Latin discernere ("to separate, distinguish"), from dis- ("apart") + cernere ("to distinguish").
Full origin of discern →Frequently asked questions
What does “discern” mean?
The word “discern” means to notice or perceive something, especially something not immediately obvious. In plain terms, to notice or work out something subtle, or to tell two things apart.
How do you pronounce “discern”?
“Discern” is pronounced dih-SURN (/dɪˈsɝn/ in IPA).
How do you use “discern” in a sentence?
Here is “discern” used in a sentence: “It was hard to discern any pattern in the data.”
What is another word for “discern”?
Words with a similar meaning to “discern” include behold, see, spy and distinguish.
What part of speech is “discern”?
“Discern” is a verb.
Where does the word “discern” come from?
The word “discern” comes from Latin. From Middle English discernen, from Old French discerner, from Latin discernere ("to separate, distinguish"), from dis- ("apart") + cernere ("to distinguish").
Is “discern” a common word?
“Discern” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “discern” have?
“Discern” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to notice or perceive something, especially something not immediately obvious.
