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