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Akavall Posted 18 years ago
Vocabulary

Draw a distinction vs. Make a distinction.

For example,

As and Bs might seem similar, but it is important to draw/make a distinction between the two.

Which one is right?

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Hi, For example, As and Bs might seem similar, but it is important to draw/make a distinction between the two. Which one is right? Both are OK.

— Clive

  • Hi, For example, As and Bs might seem similar, but it is important to draw/make a distinction between the two.
  • Which one is right?
  • Both are OK.
  • To me, 'draw a distinction' suggests more that there is not a big difference.
  • You could also say it is important to distinguish between the two.
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Hi,

For example,

As and Bs might seem similar, but it is important to draw/make a distinction between the two.

Which one is right? Both are OK. To me, 'draw a distinction' suggests more that there is not a big difference.

You could also say
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