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puff vs heave

heave vs puff

puff and heave both are nouns.

puff is an adjective but heave is not an adjective.

puff and heave both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
puff Yes Yes Yes No
heave Yes No Yes No
As verbs, puff and heave are synonyms defined as:
  • puff and heave: breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
Other synonyms of puff include gasp, pant.
puff (noun) heave (noun)
a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke) throwing something heavy (with great effort)
forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth the act of lifting something with great effort
bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together the act of raising something
a soft spherical object made from fluffy fibers; for applying powder to the skin an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting
thick cushion used as a seat (geology) a horizontal dislocation
exaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes) an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
a light inflated pastry or puff shell
a short light gust of air
puff (adjective) heave (adjective)
gathered for protruding fullness
puff (verb) heave (verb)
breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit
blow hard and loudly breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
to swell or cause to enlarge bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat
speak in a blustering or scornful manner utter a sound, as with obvious effort
praise extravagantly lift or elevate
suck in or take (air) throw with great effort
smoke and exhale strongly rise and move, as in waves or billows
make proud or conceited move or cause to move in a specified way, direction, or position
Difference between puff and heave

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