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