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- pronunciation:
- pa
lihsh
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- phrases:
- polish off
- features:
- Word Builder
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
polishes, polishing, polished |
| definition 1: |
to give a shiny surface to.
We polished the furniture before the guests arrived.- synonyms:
- buff, shine
- antonyms:
- tarnish
- similar words:
- finish, rub, sand, smooth, wax
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| definition 2: |
to cause to become finished or more perfect.
She is polishing her acting skills in a summer theater.- synonyms:
- perfect
- similar words:
- cultivate, practice, refine
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| related words: |
edit, enhance, scrub |
| phrase: |
polish off |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a substance used to make something smooth or shiny.
The silver polish removed the black stains from our forks.- synonyms:
- lacquer, varnish, wax
- similar words:
- oil, shellac
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| definition 2: |
a sleek surface.
I can see myself in this polish!- synonyms:
- finish, gloss, luster, shine
- similar words:
- glaze
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| definition 3: |
a clear or colored substance that is put on fingernails or toenails to make them shiny and attractive; nail polish.
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| related words: |
cultivation, taste |
| derivation: |
polisher (n.) |
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