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gasp vs puff

puff vs gasp

gasp and puff both are nouns.

gasp is not an adjective while puff is an adjective.

gasp and puff both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gasp Yes No Yes No
puff Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, gasp and puff are synonyms defined as:
  • gasp and puff: breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
Other synonyms of gasp include heave, pant.
gasp (noun) puff (noun)
a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open 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
gasp (adjective) puff (adjective)
gathered for protruding fullness
gasp (verb) puff (verb)
breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted 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
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