polish
gb/pˈɑlɪʃ/ us/pˈɑlɪʃ/
A2
Inggris
~ 4900
Makna
0 makna
Kata kerja
A2
action
1
Make smooth and shiny by rubbing
To make something smooth and bright by rubbing it.
Pola penggunaan:
to polish [something]
Kesalahan umum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'polish' with 'clean'; cleaning removes dirt, but polishing makes something smooth and shiny.
Sinonim
buff (Often used for polishing surfaces like shoes or cars, with a slightly more casual tone.)
Antonim
scratch (Damages the surface instead of making it smooth and shiny.)
Kolokasi
polish shoes
|polish furniture
|polish silver
|polish glass
Tema
daily life
|cleaning
|crafts
|daily_life
|housing
Contoh
- She spent the afternoon polishing the silverware.
- I need to polish my shoes before the meeting.
- He polished the wooden table until it gleamed.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- I polish my shoes every week.
- She polishes the table with a soft cloth.
- We polish the car on Sundays.
Kata benda
A2
entity
2
Substance for making surfaces shiny
A cream or liquid that makes things smooth and bright.
Kesalahan umum:
Learners may confuse 'polish' (noun) with 'polish' (verb) in sentences; word order helps identify the meaning.
Sinonim
wax (A type of polish, especially for wood or cars.)
Antonim
abrasive (A substance that wears away surfaces instead of smoothing them.)
Kolokasi
shoe polish
|furniture polish
|nail polish
Tema
daily life
|cleaning
|daily_life
|housing
Contoh
- This shoe polish will protect the leather.
- She bought a new furniture polish for the dining table.
- Nail polish comes in many colors.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- I use shoe polish to make my shoes look new.
- We need more furniture polish.
- Her nail polish is red.
Kata kerja
B2
action
3
Improve quality or attractiveness
To make something better and more perfect.
Pola penggunaan:
to polish [something]
Kesalahan umum:
Learners may not realize this meaning is figurative; it does not involve making something physically shiny.
Sinonim
refine (Focuses on making small improvements for higher quality.)
Antonim
ruin (To damage or spoil something instead of improving it.)
Kolokasi
polish an essay
|polish a speech
|polish skills
Tema
communication
|arts
|education
|work
Contoh
- She spent hours polishing her presentation.
- You should polish your resume before applying for jobs.
- The director polished the script until it was perfect.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- I polished my letter before sending it.
- He polishes his speech before the show.
- We polished our plan to make it better.
Kata benda
B2
property
4
Refinement or elegance in style
A smooth and stylish quality in how someone looks or acts.
Kesalahan umum:
Learners may confuse this with the verb 'to polish'; here it means elegance, not physical shining.
Sinonim
sophistication (Implies cultural knowledge and refinement.)
Antonim
crudity (Lack of refinement or sophistication.)
Kolokasi
social polish
|professional polish
Tema
appearance
|personality
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- 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.
Kesalahan umum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'Polish' (adjective) with 'polish' (verb/noun); capitalization is key.
Sinonim
Polonian (Less common term relating to Polish diaspora communities.)
Antonim
non-Polish (Not related to Poland or its people.)
Kolokasi
Polish culture
|Polish language
Tema
geography
|culture
|core_vocabulary
|travel
Contoh
- She is studying Polish history.
- They enjoy Polish cuisine.
- The Polish flag is white and red.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- I like Polish food.
- He speaks Polish very well.
- Warsaw is a Polish city.
Tata bahasa
Bentuk kamus
polish
IPA
GB/pˈɑlɪʃ/
US/pˈɑlɪʃ/
Suku kata & tekanan
pol - ish (2 suku kata)
Stress on 1st syllable (pol)
Bentuk kata
Noun
- Base: polish
- Plural: polish, polishes
Verb
- Base: polish
- 3rd Person Singular: polishes
- Present Participle: polishing
- Past: polished
Kata terkait
Forms
Related words
polisher
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unpolished
adjective
Ungkapan
polish off
1/pˈoʊlɪʃ ˈɔf/
phrasal verb
informal
Finish quickly and completely
To finish something fast, especially food or work.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- Let's put the final polish on the report before we send it.
- The editor put the final polish on the manuscript.