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puff vs inhalation

inhalation vs puff

puff and inhalation both are nouns.

puff is an adjective but inhalation is not an adjective.

puff is a verb but inhalation is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
puff Yes Yes Yes No
inhalation Yes No No No
As nouns, inhalation is a hypernym of puff; that is, inhalation is a word with a broader meaning than puff:
  • puff: a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)
  • inhalation: the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing
Other hypernyms of puff include aspiration, breathing in, inspiration, intake.
puff (noun) inhalation (noun)
a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke) the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing
forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth a medication to be taken by inhaling it
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) inhalation (adjective)
gathered for protruding fullness
puff (verb) inhalation (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 inhalation

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