aspiration vs puff

puff vs aspiration

aspiration and puff both are nouns.

aspiration is not an adjective while puff is an adjective.

aspiration is not a verb while puff is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
aspiration	Yes	No	No	No
puff	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As nouns, puff is a hyponym of aspiration; that is, puff is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than aspiration:

aspiration: the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing
puff: a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)

Other hyponyms of aspiration include gasp, pant, drag, pull.

aspiration (noun)	puff (noun)
the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing	a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)
a will to succeed	forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth
a manner of articulation involving an audible release of breath	bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
a cherished desire	a soft spherical object made from fluffy fibers; for applying powder to the skin
	thick cushion used as a seat
	exaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes)
	a light inflated pastry or puff shell
	a short light gust of air

aspiration (adjective)	puff (adjective)
	gathered for protruding fullness

aspiration (verb)	puff (verb)
	breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
	blow hard and loudly
	to swell or cause to enlarge
	speak in a blustering or scornful manner
	praise extravagantly
	suck in or take (air)
	smoke and exhale strongly
	make proud or conceited

Difference between aspiration and puff

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