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puff vs blast

blast vs puff

puff and blast both are nouns.

puff is an adjective but blast is not an adjective.

puff and blast both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
puff Yes Yes Yes No
blast Yes No Yes No
As nouns, blast is a hypernym of puff; that is, blast is a word with a broader meaning than puff:
  • puff: a short light gust of air
  • blast: a strong current of air
Other hypernyms of puff include blow, gust.
puff (noun) blast (noun)
a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke) a very long fly ball
forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth intense adverse criticism
bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together an explosion (as of dynamite)
a soft spherical object made from fluffy fibers; for applying powder to the skin a sudden very loud noise
thick cushion used as a seat a highly pleasurable or exciting experience
exaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes) a strong current of air
a light inflated pastry or puff shell
a short light gust of air
puff (adjective) blast (adjective)
gathered for protruding fullness
puff (verb) blast (verb)
breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted shatter as if by explosion
blow hard and loudly shrivel or wither or mature imperfectly
to swell or cause to enlarge criticize harshly or violently
speak in a blustering or scornful manner use explosives on
praise extravagantly fire a shot; release
suck in or take (air) hit with great force
smoke and exhale strongly create by using explosives
make proud or conceited make with or as if with an explosion
apply a draft or strong wind to to
make a strident sound
Difference between puff and blast

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