puff vs hassock

hassock vs puff

puff and hassock both are nouns.

puff is an adjective but hassock is not an adjective.

puff is a verb but hassock is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
puff	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
hassock	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, puff and hassock are synonyms defined as:

puff and hassock: thick cushion used as a seat

Other synonyms of puff include ottoman, pouf, pouffe.

puff (noun)	hassock (noun)
a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)	a cushion for kneeling on (as when praying in church)
forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth	thick cushion used as a seat
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)	hassock (adjective)
gathered for protruding fullness

puff (verb)	hassock (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 hassock

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