puff vs breathing in

breathing in vs puff

puff and breathing in both are nouns.

puff is an adjective but breathing in is not an adjective.

puff is a verb but breathing in is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
puff	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
breathing in	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, breathing in is a hypernym of puff; that is, breathing in is a word with a broader meaning than puff:

puff: a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)
breathing in: the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing

Other hypernyms of puff include aspiration, inhalation, inspiration, intake.

puff (noun)	breathing in (noun)
a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)	the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing
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

puff (adjective)	breathing in (adjective)
gathered for protruding fullness

puff (verb)	breathing in (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

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