Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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puff | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
heave | Yes | No | Yes | No |
puff (noun) | heave (noun) |
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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) |
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gathered for protruding fullness |
puff (verb) | heave (verb) |
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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 |