This is the 3294th most frequent Russian word.
отличаться
"Отличаться" means "to differ" or "to be distinguished."
Here, 'отличаться' is used to express 'to differ' or 'to be different.' It indicates a contrast between the two entities being compared.
Эти два стиля отличаются друг от друга.
These two styles differ from each other.
In this context, 'отличаться' conveys 'to stand out' due to a notable quality or characteristic.
Он всегда отличался своим уникальным подходом к задачам.
He always stood out for his unique approach to tasks.
Here, 'отличаться' expresses a positive difference, indicating that the quality is distinct and superior compared to others.