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buff vs shine

shine vs buff

buff and shine both are nouns.

buff is an adjective but shine is not an adjective.

buff and shine both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
buff Yes Yes Yes No
shine Yes No Yes No
As verbs, shine is a hypernym of buff; that is, shine is a word with a broader meaning than buff:
  • buff: polish and make shiny
  • shine: make (a surface) shine
Other hypernyms of buff include polish, smooth, smoothen.
buff (noun) shine (noun)
an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring) the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
a medium to dark tan color
bare skin
an ardent follower and admirer
a soft thick undyed leather from the skins of e.g. buffalo or oxen
buff (adjective) shine (adjective)
of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather
buff (verb) shine (verb)
polish and make shiny make (a surface) shine
strike, beat repeatedly experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
be shiny, as if wet
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly
be distinguished or eminent
be clear and obvious
emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
be bright by reflecting or casting light
throw or flash the light of (a lamp)
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