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polish

Pronunciation: [ˈpɑːlɪʃ]

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Learn how to use polish in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “cleaning”

(verb) to make something shiny and clean by rubbing it. It’s like when you rub a surface to get rid of dirt and make it look bright again.

Example

I polished my shoes until they gleamed.

Example

I didn’t polish my desk, so it looked dusty and dull.

Example

Have you ever polished a car to make it shine?

Context: “cleaning”

(noun) a substance that is used to make things shiny and clean. It’s like a special liquid or cream you put on surfaces to make them brighter.

Example

I used a special polish to make the furniture shine.

Example

We ran out of polish, so the silverware looked tarnished.

Example

What type of polish do you use for wooden furniture?

Context: “language”

(noun) the quality of being smooth and elegant, especially in writing or speaking. It’s like when your words or ideas come out very nicely and clearly.

Example

Her presentation had a lot of polish, making it very enjoyable to watch.

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Without polish, his speech was confusing and hard to understand.

Example

How can you add more polish to your writing?

Context: “improvement”

(verb) to improve something or make it better. It’s like when you work on a project to make it look and sound nicer before showing it to others.

Example

I polished my report before submitting it to the teacher.

Example

He didn’t take the time to polish his final project, so it was messy.

Example

What steps can you take to polish your skills in art?

How to pronounce polish

Pronunciation: [ˈpɑːlɪʃ]

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