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inhale vs puff

puff vs inhale

inhale is not a noun while puff is a noun.

inhale is not an adjective while puff is an adjective.

inhale and puff both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
inhale No No Yes No
puff Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, puff is a hyponym of inhale; that is, puff is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than inhale:
  • inhale: draw in (air)
  • puff: suck in or take (air)
Other hyponyms of inhale include aspirate, sniff, sniffle, snivel, snuffle, snuff, drag, draw, huff, snort.
inhale (noun) puff (noun)
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
inhale (adjective) puff (adjective)
gathered for protruding fullness
inhale (verb) puff (verb)
draw in (air) breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
draw deep into the lungs in by breathing 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 inhale and puff

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