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furbish vs shine

shine vs furbish

furbish is not a noun while shine is a noun.

furbish and shine both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
furbish No No Yes No
shine Yes No Yes No
As verbs, shine is a hypernym of furbish; that is, shine is a word with a broader meaning than furbish:
  • furbish: polish and make shiny
  • shine: make (a surface) shine
Other hypernyms of furbish include polish, smooth, smoothen.
furbish (noun) shine (noun)
the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
furbish (verb) shine (verb)
polish and make shiny make (a surface) shine
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)
Difference between furbish and shine

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