distinguish vs know

know vs distinguish

distinguish is not a noun while know is a noun.

distinguish and know both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
distinguish	No	No	Yes	No
know	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, know is a hyponym of distinguish; that is, know is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than distinguish:

distinguish: mark as different
know: be able to distinguish, recognize as being different

Other hyponyms of distinguish include discriminate, know apart, label, label, sex, individualise, individualize, contrast, have the distinction, severalise, severalize, contradistinguish, decouple, dissociate, demarcate, discriminate, separate, single out, stratify.

distinguish (noun)	know (noun)
	the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

distinguish (verb)	know (verb)
mark as different	be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object
identify as in botany or biology, for example	be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense	know how to do or perform something
make conspicuous or noteworthy	have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations
detect with the senses	accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
	know the nature or character of
	be able to distinguish, recognize as being different
	perceive as familiar
	have fixed in the mind
	have sexual intercourse with

Difference between distinguish and know

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