polish
gb/pˈɑlɪʃ/ us/pˈɑlɪʃ/
A2
אנגלית
~ 4900
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
פועל
A2
action
1
Make smooth and shiny by rubbing
To make something smooth and bright by rubbing it.
תבנית שימוש:
to polish [something]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'polish' with 'clean'; cleaning removes dirt, but polishing makes something smooth and shiny.
מילים נרדפות
buff (Often used for polishing surfaces like shoes or cars, with a slightly more casual tone.)
הפכים
scratch (Damages the surface instead of making it smooth and shiny.)
צירופים
polish shoes
|polish furniture
|polish silver
|polish glass
נושאים
daily life
|cleaning
|crafts
|daily_life
|housing
דוגמאות
- She spent the afternoon polishing the silverware.
- I need to polish my shoes before the meeting.
- He polished the wooden table until it gleamed.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- I polish my shoes every week.
- She polishes the table with a soft cloth.
- We polish the car on Sundays.
שם עצם
A2
entity
2
Substance for making surfaces shiny
A cream or liquid that makes things smooth and bright.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may confuse 'polish' (noun) with 'polish' (verb) in sentences; word order helps identify the meaning.
מילים נרדפות
wax (A type of polish, especially for wood or cars.)
הפכים
abrasive (A substance that wears away surfaces instead of smoothing them.)
צירופים
shoe polish
|furniture polish
|nail polish
נושאים
daily life
|cleaning
|daily_life
|housing
דוגמאות
- This shoe polish will protect the leather.
- She bought a new furniture polish for the dining table.
- Nail polish comes in many colors.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- I use shoe polish to make my shoes look new.
- We need more furniture polish.
- Her nail polish is red.
פועל
B2
action
3
Improve quality or attractiveness
To make something better and more perfect.
תבנית שימוש:
to polish [something]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may not realize this meaning is figurative; it does not involve making something physically shiny.
מילים נרדפות
refine (Focuses on making small improvements for higher quality.)
הפכים
ruin (To damage or spoil something instead of improving it.)
צירופים
polish an essay
|polish a speech
|polish skills
נושאים
communication
|arts
|education
|work
דוגמאות
- She spent hours polishing her presentation.
- You should polish your resume before applying for jobs.
- The director polished the script until it was perfect.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- I polished my letter before sending it.
- He polishes his speech before the show.
- We polished our plan to make it better.
שם עצם
B2
property
4
Refinement or elegance in style
A smooth and stylish quality in how someone looks or acts.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may confuse this with the verb 'to polish'; here it means elegance, not physical shining.
מילים נרדפות
sophistication (Implies cultural knowledge and refinement.)
הפכים
crudity (Lack of refinement or sophistication.)
צירופים
social polish
|professional polish
נושאים
appearance
|personality
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- Her speech had the polish of a seasoned politician.
- The restaurant's decor had an urban polish.
- He lacks the social polish needed for diplomacy.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- Her dress has polish and style.
- He speaks with polish in public.
- The room has polish and beauty.
adjective
A2
property
5
From or relating to Poland
About Poland, its people, or its language.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'Polish' (adjective) with 'polish' (verb/noun); capitalization is key.
מילים נרדפות
Polonian (Less common term relating to Polish diaspora communities.)
הפכים
non-Polish (Not related to Poland or its people.)
צירופים
Polish culture
|Polish language
נושאים
geography
|culture
|core_vocabulary
|travel
דוגמאות
- She is studying Polish history.
- They enjoy Polish cuisine.
- The Polish flag is white and red.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- I like Polish food.
- He speaks Polish very well.
- Warsaw is a Polish city.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
polish
IPA
GB/pˈɑlɪʃ/
US/pˈɑlɪʃ/
הברות והטעמה
pol - ish (2 הברות)
Stress on 1st syllable (pol)
צורות המילה
Noun
- Base: polish
- Plural: polish, polishes
Verb
- Base: polish
- 3rd Person Singular: polishes
- Present Participle: polishing
- Past: polished
משפחת מילים
Forms
Related words
polisher
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unpolished
adjective
ביטויים
polish off
1/pˈoʊlɪʃ ˈɔf/
phrasal verb
informal
Finish quickly and completely
To finish something fast, especially food or work.
דוגמאות
- He polished off the cake in minutes.
- We polished off the last chapter before lunch.
polish up on
1/pˈoʊlɪʃ ˈʌp ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
Improve skill through practice/review
To practice or study something again so you are better at it.
דוגמאות
- I need to polish up on my Spanish before the trip.
- She polished up on her computer skills for the job interview.
put the final polish on [something]
1/pˈʊt ðə fˈaɪnəl pˈɑlɪʃ ˈɔn sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Make final improvements before completion
To make small changes to make something perfect before it is finished.
דוגמאות
- Let's put the final polish on the report before we send it.
- The editor put the final polish on the manuscript.