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puff vs exhalation

exhalation vs puff

puff and exhalation both are nouns.

puff is an adjective but exhalation is not an adjective.

puff is a verb but exhalation is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
puff Yes Yes Yes No
exhalation Yes No No No
As nouns, exhalation is a hypernym of puff; that is, exhalation is a word with a broader meaning than puff:
  • puff: forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth
  • exhalation: the act of expelling air from the lungs
Other hypernyms of puff include breathing out, expiration.
puff (noun) exhalation (noun)
a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke) the act of expelling air from the lungs
forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth exhaled breath
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) exhalation (adjective)
gathered for protruding fullness
puff (verb) exhalation (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 puff and exhalation

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