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inhalation vs puff

puff vs inhalation

inhalation and puff both are nouns.

inhalation is not an adjective while puff is an adjective.

inhalation is not a verb while puff is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
inhalation Yes No No No
puff Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, puff is a hyponym of inhalation; that is, puff is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than inhalation:
  • inhalation: 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 inhalation include gasp, pant, drag, pull.
inhalation (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 medication to be taken by inhaling it 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
inhalation (adjective) puff (adjective)
gathered for protruding fullness
inhalation (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 inhalation and puff

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