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polish vs overrefine

overrefine vs polish

polish is a noun but overrefine is not a noun.

polish and overrefine both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
polish Yes No Yes No
overrefine No No Yes No
As verbs, overrefine is a hyponym of polish; that is, overrefine is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than polish:
  • polish: improve or perfect by pruning or polishing
  • overrefine: refine too much or with excess of subtlety
Other hyponyms of polish include over-refine, civilise, civilize, cultivate, educate, school, train.
polish (noun) overrefine (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
polish (verb) overrefine (verb)
bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state refine too much or with excess of subtlety
improve or perfect by pruning or polishing
make (a surface) shine
Difference between polish and overrefine

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