Difference between Polish and Varnish

What is the difference between Polish and Varnish?

Polish as a noun is a substance used to polish. while Varnish as a noun is a type of paint with a solvent that evaporates to leave a hard, transparent, glossy film.

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.

Varnish

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To apply varnish.To cover up with varnish.To gloss over a defect.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A type of paint with a solvent that evaporates to leave a hard, transparent, glossy film.Anything resembling such a paint.By extension: A deceptively showy appearance.

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

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