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gust vs puff

puff vs gust

gust and puff both are nouns.

gust is not an adjective while puff is an adjective.

gust is not a verb while puff is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gust Yes No No No
puff Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, puff is a hyponym of gust; that is, puff is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than gust:
  • gust: a strong current of air
  • puff: a short light gust of air
Other hyponyms of gust include bluster, sandblast, puff of air, whiff.
gust (noun) puff (noun)
a strong current of air 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
gust (adjective) puff (adjective)
gathered for protruding fullness
gust (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 gust and puff

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