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puff vs inhale

inhale vs puff

puff is a noun but inhale is not a noun.

puff is an adjective but inhale is not an adjective.

puff and inhale both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
puff Yes Yes Yes No
inhale No No Yes No
As verbs, inhale is a hypernym of puff; that is, inhale is a word with a broader meaning than puff:
  • puff: suck in or take (air)
  • inhale: draw in (air)
Other hypernyms of puff include breathe in, inspire.
puff (noun) inhale (noun)
a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)
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) inhale (adjective)
gathered for protruding fullness
puff (verb) inhale (verb)
breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted draw in (air)
blow hard and loudly draw deep into the lungs in by breathing
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 inhale

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