polish vs smooth

smooth vs polish

polish and smooth both are nouns.

polish is not an adjective while smooth is an adjective.

polish and smooth both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
polish	Yes	No	Yes	No
smooth	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, polish and smooth are synonyms defined as:

polish and smooth: make (a surface) shine

Other synonyms of polish include shine, smoothen.

polish (noun)	smooth (noun)
the property of being smooth and shiny	the act of smoothing
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
a preparation used in polishing

polish (adjective)	smooth (adjective)
	having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
	of the margin of a leaf shape; not broken up into teeth
	(music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected
	of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence
	(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
	smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication
	lacking obstructions or difficulties
	smooth and unconstrained in movement

polish (verb)	smooth (verb)
bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state	make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing
improve or perfect by pruning or polishing	make (a surface) shine
make (a surface) shine	free from obstructions

Difference between polish and smooth

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