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buff vs polish

polish vs buff

buff and polish both are nouns.

buff is an adjective but polish is not an adjective.

buff and polish both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
buff Yes Yes Yes No
polish Yes No Yes No
As verbs, polish is a hypernym of buff; that is, polish is a word with a broader meaning than buff:
  • buff: polish and make shiny
  • polish: make (a surface) shine
Other hypernyms of buff include shine, smooth, smoothen.
buff (noun) polish (noun)
an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring) the property of being smooth and shiny
a medium to dark tan color a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
bare skin a preparation used in polishing
an ardent follower and admirer
a soft thick undyed leather from the skins of e.g. buffalo or oxen
buff (adjective) polish (adjective)
of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather
buff (verb) polish (verb)
polish and make shiny bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state
strike, beat repeatedly improve or perfect by pruning or polishing
make (a surface) shine
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