smooth vs polish

polish vs smooth

smooth and polish both are nouns.

smooth is an adjective but polish is not an adjective.

smooth and polish both are verbs.

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

As verbs, smooth and polish are synonyms defined as:

smooth and polish: make (a surface) shine

Other synonyms of smooth include shine, smoothen.

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

smooth (adjective)	polish (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

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

Difference between smooth and polish

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