implement vs buff

buff vs implement

implement and buff both are nouns.

implement is not an adjective while buff is an adjective.

implement and buff both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
implement	Yes	No	Yes	No
buff	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As nouns, buff is a hyponym of implement; that is, buff is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than implement:

implement: instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
buff: an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)

Other hyponyms of implement include bar, beater, brush, buffer, candlesnuffer, cleaning device, cleaning equipment, cleaning implement, eraser, fire iron, flail, hook, branding iron, iron, leather strip, needle, oar, rod, sharpener, snuffer, fishgig, fizgig, gig, lance, spear, spike, sports implement, stick, stick, stirrer, strickle, swab, flyswat, flyswatter, swatter, tool, tuning fork, utensil, writing implement.

implement (noun)	buff (noun)
instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end	an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)
	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

implement (adjective)	buff (adjective)
	of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather

implement (verb)	buff (verb)
pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue	polish and make shiny
ensure observance of laws and rules	strike, beat repeatedly
apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design

Difference between implement and buff

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