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good word vs puff

puff vs good word

good word and puff both are nouns.

good word is not an adjective while puff is an adjective.

good word is not a verb while puff is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
good word Yes No No No
puff Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, puff is a hyponym of good word; that is, puff is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than good word:
  • good word: something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable
  • puff: exaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes)
Other hyponyms of good word include character, character reference, reference.
good word (noun) puff (noun)
good news a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)
something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable 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
good word (adjective) puff (adjective)
gathered for protruding fullness
good word (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 good word and puff

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