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puff vs gasp

gasp vs puff

puff and gasp both are nouns.

puff is an adjective but gasp is not an adjective.

puff and gasp both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
puff Yes Yes Yes No
gasp Yes No Yes No
As verbs, puff and gasp are synonyms defined as:
  • puff and gasp: breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
Other synonyms of puff include heave, pant.
puff (noun) gasp (noun)
a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke) a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
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) gasp (adjective)
gathered for protruding fullness
puff (verb) gasp (verb)
breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted 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 gasp

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