readily discern
Frequency: 7.09.1 per million words
Implies that something is immediately and easily noticeable or understandable.
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Examples (10)
- An experienced detective can readily discern when a witness is being untruthful.
- From the financial data, we could readily discern a pattern of increased spending.
- The subtle changes in the painting's style were not something one could readily discern.
- She has a keen eye for detail and can readily discern flaws in any design.
- Even from a distance, I could readily discern the familiar shape of the old oak tree.
- A trained musician can readily discern the slightest deviation from perfect pitch.
- If you listen carefully, you will readily discern the underlying sadness in her voice.
- The difference between the authentic product and the counterfeit was difficult to readily discern.
- His true motives were masked by his charming demeanor, so we couldn't readily discern them.
- The audience could readily discern the shift in tone when the protagonist faced a new challenge.