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puff vs gust

gust vs puff

puff and gust both are nouns.

puff is an adjective but gust is not an adjective.

puff is a verb but gust is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
puff Yes Yes Yes No
gust Yes No No No
As nouns, gust is a hypernym of puff; that is, gust is a word with a broader meaning than puff:
  • puff: a short light gust of air
  • gust: a strong current of air
Other hypernyms of puff include blast, blow.
puff (noun) gust (noun)
a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke) a strong current of air
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) gust (adjective)
gathered for protruding fullness
puff (verb) gust (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 gust

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