discerned

[dɪˈsɜːnd]

discerned Definition

• 1. perceive or recognize (something)
• 2. distinguish (someone or something) with difficulty by sight or with the other senses

Using discerned: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "discerned" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She could faintly discern the shape of a skull.

• Example

  He discerned a figure approaching through the fog.

• Example

  It was difficult to discern any pattern in the data.

discerned Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for discerned

• perceive
• detect
• recognize
• distinguish
• identify

Antonyms for discerned

• miss
• overlook
• ignore

Phrases with discerned

• be able to discern

  to be able to see, recognize, or understand something that is not clear or obvious

  Example

  I couldn't discern any difference between the two products.

• discern between

  to recognize the difference between two things

  Example

  It's important to be able to discern between fact and fiction.

• discern the truth

  to recognize or discover the truth about something

  Example

  It can be difficult to discern the truth in a world full of fake news.

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Summary: discerned in Brief

The verb 'discerned' [dɪˈsɜːnd] means to perceive or recognize something, or to distinguish someone or something with difficulty by sight or with the other senses. It is often used to describe the act of seeing or understanding something that is not clear or obvious, as in 'It was difficult to discern any pattern in the data.' Other phrases include 'be able to discern,' 'discern between,' and 'discern the truth.'