discern

verb13 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.4

Used when something can be seen, heard, or understood without difficulty.

Similar to 'clearly', emphasizing the lack of effort required.

Implies that something is immediately and easily noticeable or understandable.

To be able to discern something, but only with great difficulty.

Similar to 'barely', meaning to be able to discern something but only just.

Used to emphasize the minimal extent to which something can be discerned.

To discern something faintly or unclearly, often due to poor light.

A more common and less formal way to say 'be able to discern'.

Indicates the capability or potential to discern something.

Used when something is challenging to see, understand, or distinguish.

A slightly more informal synonym for 'be difficult to discern'.

The opposite of 'be difficult to discern'; used when something is obvious.

Indicates that it is feasible to discern something, even if it might be difficult.

Collocations with "discern"

... + discern