Distinguish

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anshul265: Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts; Posts: 71; Joined: Thu Jan 31, 2008 7:01 am; Thanked: 2 times

by anshul265 » Sun Jun 08, 2008 8:45 am

What is the correct usage of "Distinguish/Distinguishes"?

distinguish X from Y
or
distinguish between X and Y

I have found explainations and examples in support of each case. But I am unable to find a rule.

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sulabh: Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts; Posts: 189; Joined: Mon Apr 07, 2008 2:29 amFollowed by: 2 members; Thanked: 5 times; GMAT Score:750

by sulabh » Sun Jun 08, 2008 8:52 am

Distinguish between X and Y (2 very different items, distinguished, say red and green colors) Some color blind people cannot distinguish between red and green
Distinguish X from Y (Two pretty similar items, say original paintings from fake ones)

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