preparation vs polish

polish vs preparation

preparation and polish both are nouns.

preparation is not a verb while polish is a verb.

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

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

preparation: a substance prepared according to a formula
polish: a preparation used in polishing

Other hyponyms of preparation include cleaner, cleanser, cleansing agent, glycerinated gelatin, nebula, starch, smelling salts, fabric stiffener, laundry stiffener.

preparation (noun)	polish (noun)
activity leading to skilled behavior	the property of being smooth and shiny
preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)	a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose	a preparation used in polishing
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening
(music) a note that produces a dissonant chord is first heard in a consonant chord
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
a substance prepared according to a formula

preparation (verb)	polish (verb)
	bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state
	improve or perfect by pruning or polishing
	make (a surface) shine

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