Difference between Finish and Polish

What is the difference between Finish and Polish?

Finish as a noun is the end of anything. while Polish as a noun is a substance used to polish.

Finish

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The end of anything. A protective coating given to wood or metal and other surfaces. A score similar to a touchdown in the game of scuffleball, worth four points. (of textiles) The result of any process changing the physical or chemical properties of cloth.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To complete (something). To apply a treatment to (a surface, etc). To change an animal's food supply in the months before it is due for slaughter, with the intention of fattening the animal. To come to an end.

Example sentence: In soloing - as in other activities - it is far easier to start something than it is to finish it.

Polish

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A substance used to polish.Cleanliness; smoothness, shininess.Refinement; cleanliness in performance or presentation.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To shine; to make a surface very smooth or shiny by rubbing, cleaning, or grinding.To refine; remove imperfections from.

Example sentence: I'll do manicures, but I won't wear nail polish because I don't have time to change it, and I chip my nail polish so quickly. I cannot last three days! I think it's the typing and the use - or overuse - of tech. I'm the chip queen!

We hope you now know whether to use Finish or Polish in your sentence.

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