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overrefine vs polish

polish vs overrefine

overrefine is not a noun while polish is a noun.

overrefine and polish both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
overrefine No No Yes No
polish Yes No Yes No
As verbs, polish is a hypernym of overrefine; that is, polish is a word with a broader meaning than overrefine:
  • overrefine: refine too much or with excess of subtlety
  • polish: improve or perfect by pruning or polishing
Other hypernyms of overrefine include down, fine-tune, refine.
overrefine (noun) polish (noun)
the property of being smooth and shiny
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
a preparation used in polishing
overrefine (verb) polish (verb)
refine too much or with excess of subtlety bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state
improve or perfect by pruning or polishing
make (a surface) shine
Difference between overrefine and polish

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