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duvet vs puff

puff vs duvet

duvet and puff both are nouns.

duvet is not an adjective while puff is an adjective.

duvet is not a verb while puff is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
duvet Yes No No No
puff Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, puff is a hypernym of duvet; that is, puff is a word with a broader meaning than duvet:
  • duvet: a soft quilt usually filled with the down of the eider
  • puff: bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
Other hypernyms of duvet include comfort, comforter, quilt.
duvet (noun) puff (noun)
a soft quilt usually filled with the down of the eider a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)
forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth
bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
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
duvet (adjective) puff (adjective)
gathered for protruding fullness
duvet (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 duvet and puff

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